Softball Game Preview: Piute Thunderbirds vs. Monticello Buckaroo

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Previous 4 Games

03/29/24 - Home	14-1 W
03/29/24 - Home	16-0 W
04/21/23 - Away	26-9 W
04/21/23 - Away	17-2 W

Piute has gone a perfect 4-0 against Monticello recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds will take on the Buckaroo at 3:00 p.m. Piute has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Piute came up short against Kanab on Thursday, falling 13-3. The loss continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their meetings with the Cowboys: they've now lost four in a row.

Alayna Severe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and ten unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.

On the hitting side, Piute saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ainsley James, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Monticello fell victim to Panguitch and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Bobcats. The Buckaroo have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Piute's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Monticello, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.

Monticello's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Piute hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .434. It's a different story for Monticello, though, as they've only averaged .228. Will they be able to contain Piute's hitters?

Piute took their win against Monticello when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 14-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Thunderbirds since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.