Baseball Recap: Viewmont Vikings vs. Box Elder Bees
Viewmont came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Box Elder Bees 11-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Viewmont also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
Beckham Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Viewmont let Cal Miller and Boston Williams loose on the outfield. Miller went 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Williams scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gage Kortman, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Box Elder's side, KJ Argyle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Viewmont's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Box Elder, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Viewmont will take on Northridge at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Viewmont will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Box Elder will take on Bountiful at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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