Reno had lost six straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-24-1 to make it seven. They came up short against the Galena Grizzlies, falling 16-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Grizzlies this season, with their most recent loss being a 17-0 defeat on April 3rd.
As for Galena, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-19-1. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 3rd (when they won 17-0).
For Galena's part, Ava Greene made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Greene was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Cunningham, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jordan Gurney, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Reno will be playing in front of their home fans against Spanish Springs at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Huskies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Galena, they will venture away from home to challenge Bishop Manogue at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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