The Grand County Red Devils will take on the Beaver Beavers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Grand County has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Grand County lost 21-4 to San Juan on Tuesday. The Red Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bailey Althoff made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Beaver came tearing into Wednesday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Lynx.
Beaver let Lexi Hafen and Jerzee Beaumont run wild. Hafen went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Beaumont went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Danzee Bradshaw was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Grand County's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Beaver, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Grand County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Beaver struggles in that department as they've averaged .388. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Grand County couldn't quite get it done against Beaver when the teams last played back in March as they fell 8-3. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.