Woods Cross hasn't had much luck against Bountiful recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will host the RedHawks at 3:30 p.m. Woods Cross is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Woods Cross will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Summit Academy on Friday. The Wildcats blew past the Bears 17-2. Considering the Wildcats have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Savannah Juggert made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Juggert was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Audrey Ayala was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Bree Benson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Woods Cross was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Bountiful unfortunately witnessed the end of their 14-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 4-1 to Box Elder.
Claire Yates was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Woods Cross' win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Bountiful, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 9-1 and their overall record down to 15-2.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Woods Cross hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Bountiful struggles in that department as they've averaged .378. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Woods Cross might still be hurting after the 16-3 loss they got from Bountiful when the teams last played back in March. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
