Silas is 9-1 against Mount Tahoma since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Silas Rams will head out on the road to take on the Mount Tahoma T-Birds at 4:00 p.m. Silas knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Mount Tahoma likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Silas gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on Lincoln with a sharp 16-6 win. That's two games straight that Silas has won by exactly ten runs.
Natalie Medalia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Medalia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Medalia was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Desi Bass, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Joleen Libhart, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mount Tahoma fell victim to Bonney Lake and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 25-0 to the Panthers. The contest marked the first time this season in which Mount Tahoma was not able to get on the board.
Silas pushed their record up to 8-6 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Mount Tahoma, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Mount Tahoma's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Silas has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .509. It's a different story for Mount Tahoma, though, as they've only averaged .134. Will they be able to contain Silas' hitters?
Silas took their win against Mount Tahoma in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 22-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Silas since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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