Softball Preview: Viewmont Vikings vs. Kearns Cougars
The Viewmont Vikings will be playing at home against the Kearns Cougars at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Viewmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Viewmont gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. Everything went their way against Kearns as Viewmont made off with a 17-10 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Viewmont considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Marlee Moser and Ricki Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Moser went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Smith got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Haley Rodabough was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
Viewmont's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-13. As for Kearns, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-11.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Viewmont has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Kearns struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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