The Monticello Buckaroo will face off against the Pinnacle Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Monticello and six for Pinnacle.
Monticello came up short against Piute on Tuesday, falling 27-12.
Tessa Slade was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaydin Freestone, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Pinnacle's offense. They lost 19-0 to Altamont on Monday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Pinnacle's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Monticello, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Monticello has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Pinnacle struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Monticello's way against Pinnacle in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Monticello made off with an 18-2 win. Do the Buckaroo have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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