Softball Recap: Lehi Pioneers vs. American Fork Cavemen
In what's become a running theme this season, Lehi gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the American Fork Cavemen an 11-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Lehi needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
The team relied heavily on Madison Salisbury, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Sophie Bliss was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On American Fork's side, Camber Hancock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and eight unearned) runs on 11 hits. Hancock has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Lehi is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6-1 record this season. As for American Fork, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Lehi will head out on the road to take on Lone Peak at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lehi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for American Fork, they will head out on the road to face off against Westlake at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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