Softball Game Preview: Cedar Valley Aviators vs. Springville Red Devils

For the second straight game, Cedar Valley will face off against Springville. The Aviators will square off against the Red Devils at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cedar Valley has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cedar Valley heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Friday. They lost 17-4 to Springville. The Aviators haven't had much luck with the Red Devils recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.

For Springville's part, Tyler Haveron was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Haveron has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Brooklynn Richardson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Springville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 13 consecutive games.

Springville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Cedar Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 17-14.

Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cedar Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. However, it's not like Springville struggles in that department as they've averaged .392. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.