The Melba Mustangs will take on the Marsing Huskies at 5:30 a.m. on Monday. Melba has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Melba couldn't beat Parma on Friday even though they stacked six runs on them in the third inning. The Mustangs lost 19-7 to the Panthers. The Mustangs have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Analyse Durham made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Victoria Rivas was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
New Plymouth hit Marsing with a five-run first inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Huskies took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pilgrims.
Bailey Daugherty was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Abigail Heredia, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.
Melba's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Marsing, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Melba has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Marsing 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.
Melba might still be hurting after the 15-8 defeat they got from Marsing in their previous meeting last Wednesday. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
