Softball Game Preview: Box Elder Bees vs. Clearfield Falcons

For the second straight game, Box Elder will face off against Clearfield. The Bees will square off against the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Box Elder's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Clearfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Box Elder's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They walked away with a 5-0 win over Clearfield. The Bees haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Kennadie Blackmer was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Marble, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kailee Hall, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Box Elder kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clearfield only managed one hit.

Box Elder's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.6 runs. As for Clearfield, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-5.

Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Box Elder hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .448. However, it's not like Clearfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. 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.