Preview: Manti Templars vs. Richfield Wildcats
Manti is 6-0 against Richfield since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Manti Templars will look to defend their home field against the Richfield Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Manti pushed their score all the way to 12 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Juab by a score of 13-12. Manti has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rylee Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Carlie Thompson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Manti kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Richfield had to settle for an 11-9 loss against Juab on Wednesday.
Jaycee McKinlay and Macie Barton did some serious damage despite the final result: McKinlay scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Barton went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Pace, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Manti's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Richfield, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Manti hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Richfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Manti took their win against Richfield in their previous meeting back in May of 2022 by a conclusive 9-0. Will Manti repeat their success, or does Richfield have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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