For the second straight game, Yerington will face off against Battle Mountain. The Lions will head out to face off against the Longhorns at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Yerington is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since March 1st on Friday. They lost 9-1 to Battle Mountain. The Lions' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Battle Mountain's part, Aspen Swanger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Swanger has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Battle Mountain got a massive performance out of Jazmin Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Thalia Gonzalez, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Battle Mountain kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in nine consecutive contests.
Battle Mountain pushed their record up to 15-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.2 runs. As for Yerington, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Yerington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Battle Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .655. 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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