The Silverado Skyhawks will challenge the Shadow Ridge Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Silverado has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Silverado turned things around against Bonanza on Monday. They blew past the Bengals 21-11. The Skyhawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jordyn Bunce was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Malia Pacheco, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Shadow Ridge is ranked highly in their home state and on Saturday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Bingham. Shadow Ridge's pitcher stepped up to hand Bingham a 1-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but the Mustangs sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Shadow Ridge saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aleana Aionaaka, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Ava Dungey also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Silverado's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Shadow Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Silverado hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Shadow Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Silverado might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Shadow Ridge in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Silverado have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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