Softball Recap: Clearfield Falcons vs. Woods Cross Wildcats
Clearfield put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Woods Cross Wildcats. That's more bragging rights for Clearfield, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jenna Lloyd made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Lloyd has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Lloyd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Addyson Haddock was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Salazar, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Like Clearfield, Woods Cross also got a great game from a two-way player: Audrey Ayala. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Ayala was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Ayala wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Moen, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Clearfield's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Woods Cross, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clearfield will take on Green Canyon at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Green Canyon is on a six-game streak of home losses, Clearfield a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. As for Woods Cross, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Alta at 3:30 p.m. Alta is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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