Softball Game Preview: Provo Bulldogs vs. Mountain View Bruins

Provo hasn't had much luck against Mountain View recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Bruins at 3:30 p.m. Provo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.

Provo is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 25-14 to Highland. Even if the Bulldogs couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Tava'Esina Albert made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Josie Castellanos also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Meanwhile, Mountain View came up short against Timpanogos on Tuesday and fell 11-8. The Bruins have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Miranda Secrist was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylee Krug, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.

Provo's loss dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Mountain View, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-14.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Provo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mountain View struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Provo suffered a grim 22-4 defeat to Mountain View in their previous meeting on April 8th. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.