The Pahrump Valley Trojans are taking a road trip to square off against the Needles Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Pahrump Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Needles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Pahrump Valley is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Clark just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chargers.
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Pahrump Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Vinny Whitney, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Whitney is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Needles suffered their biggest loss since February 27th on Friday. They lost 13-3 to Lake Mead Christian Academy. Like the Trojans, the Mustangs also had to let a streak go: they had won three straight, but that streak is no more.
Needles' defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 12-7-1. As for Pahrump Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 16-6-1.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pahrump Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Needles struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pahrump Valley came up short against Needles in their previous matchup back in March, falling 10-6. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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