For the second straight game, Pahranagat Valley will face off against Tonopah. The Panthers will face off against the Muckers at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pahranagat Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past 13 contests -- so hopefully Tonopah likes a good challenge.
Pahranagat Valley's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They put the hurt on Tonopah with a sharp 15-0 victory. Considering the Panthers have won 17 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hadee Walch made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lynda Hatch, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Mylah Stout, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Pahranagat Valley is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Tonopah, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-13.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pahranagat Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .577. However, it's not like Tonopah struggles in that department as they've averaged .569. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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