The Rosemont Wolverine will stay at home for another game and welcome the Union Mine Diamondbacks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Rosemont's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last eight matchups.
Rosemont is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against El Dorado (and have done all season long). Rosemont blew past El Dorado 15-2.
Heather Briggs and Mackenzie Salazar were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Briggs pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Salazar tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Briggs scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Salazar went 2-for-2 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Keara Hendrickson was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Charlize Fasula was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Union Mine fell victim to a tough 8-1 loss at the hands of Liberty Ranch on Wednesday. Union Mine has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rosemont's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1. As for Union Mine, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-8.
Rosemont's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Rosemont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Union Mine, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rosemont continue to outrun the ball?
Rosemont took their win against Union Mine in their previous matchup last Monday by a conclusive 12-6. Does Rosemont have another victory up their sleeve, or will Union Mine turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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