For the second straight game, Crismon will face off against Poston Butte. The Rattlers will be playing at home against the Broncos at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Crismon knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Poston Butte likes a good challenge.
Last Tuesday, Crismon got the win against Poston Butte by a conclusive 13-7. Considering the Rattlers have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Emma Phelps tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Skylar DaCosta was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Isabella Salado, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run.
Crismon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in four consecutive games.
Crismon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Poston Butte, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Crismon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Poston Butte struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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