The Mojave Rattlers have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Desert Oasis Diamondbacks at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Mojave is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Mojave never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Las Vegas last Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Wildcats 14-13.
Cassandra Williams made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Anijha Hudson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Emily Thomason, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Desert Oasis' good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 8-2 defeat at the hands of Centennial. Desert Oasis has not had much luck with Centennial recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Mojave now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Desert Oasis, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mojave has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .534. However, it's not like Desert Oasis struggles in that department as they've averaged .545. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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