For the second straight game, Silverado will face off against Victor Valley. The Hawks will welcome the Jackrabbits at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Silverado will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Silverado barely beat Victor Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Hawks put the hurt on the Jackrabbits with a sharp 13-3 win on Tuesday. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Alexis Rodriguez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Rodriguez was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Victoria Patino was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Valerie Beltran, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Silverado always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Silverado's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Victor Valley, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-14.
Silverado's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Hawks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Victor Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Silverado continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
