For the second straight game, Pocatello will face off against Century. The Thunder will host the Diamondbacks at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Pocatello has 11 straight victories, Century has eight straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Pocatello came out on top against Century on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run sixth inning. The Thunder put the hurt on the Diamondbacks with a sharp 11-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Thunder, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
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Charlie Naylor spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Oakley Hirschi, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Azlin Bullock, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Pocatello always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Century only posted an OBP of .333.
Pocatello's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Century, their loss dropped their record down to 8-16.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pocatello has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Century struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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