Muckers Keep the Hits Coming

The Virginia City Muckers are proving last season’s struggles are as dead and buried as an old prospector’s claim. On Tuesday, they made short work of the Sierra Sage Academy/Right of Passage Rams, galloping off with a commanding 19-4 victory. It was no lucky break—when a team wins five games by more than seven runs, dominance isn’t an accident–it’s a habit.

Jordan Harold was as swift as a coyote on the basepaths, crossing the plate twice and swiping four bases while going 2-for-2 at the plate. Not to be outdone, Nanna Lopez matched him stride for stride, logging identical stats and keeping the Rams’ defense on its heels.

As a team, the Muckers swung the bats like they were mining for gold, posting a .600 batting average and keeping a six-game streak alive of hitting .412 or better. With the win, Virginia City advanced to 7-4-1 on the season, while Sierra Sage’s misfortunes continued, dropping them to 0-8 with 11 straight road losses dating back to last season.

The Muckers didn’t let their bats cool for long. Just days later, they strode into their showdown with Smith Valley and came off victorious again, thundering past the Bulldogs 23-15. The victory made it six straight wins for Virginia City, and like clockwork, they racked up another eight-run-or-more triumph—number seven of the season.

Nanna Lopez was a force, going 4-for-4, scoring three runs, and smashing three triples—a new career high. Meanwhile, Bity Lopez made her mark, crossing home plate four times and racking up four RBIs, two doubles, and a 3-for-5 performance. Virginia City didn’t just win—they overwhelmed, collecting 22 hits and keeping Smith Valley’s outfield running ragged.

The Muckers now stand at 9-4-1, riding a four-game road win streak and averaging 21.8 runs per game over that stretch. Meanwhile, Smith Valley’s struggles persist, with their 12th straight loss stretching back to last season, leaving them at 0-5.

With a well-earned break ahead, Virginia City will return to action on April 15, when they square off against Pyramid Lake. Meanwhile, Smith Valley will try to snap their losing streak against Mineral County, a team with a tendency to bleed runs—something the Bulldogs will be eager to exploit.