Softball Recap: Juab Wasps vs. Richfield Wildcats
Juab scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Richfield Wildcats 22-9. Juab might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Bailee Benson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Mollie Blankenagel and Dusti Draper did most of the damage at the plate: Blankenagel scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Draper went 4-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Makia Ballow, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On Richfield's side, Macie Barton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Barton has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaycee McKinlay, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Juab's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Richfield, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Juab will challenge Delta at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Delta is coming into the match with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Juab will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Richfield, they will head out on the road to face off against Carbon at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Richfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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