Softball Game Preview: Wasatch Wasps vs. Salem Hills Skyhawks

The Wasatch Wasps will face off against the Salem Hills Skyhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Wasatch is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They walked away with a 9-5 win over Brighton. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wasps.

Salem Hills came out on top against Timpview on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Skyhawks were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Thunderbirds. The Skyhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 contests by seven runs or more this season.

Camryn Guest was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two triples. That's the most triples she has posted since back in April of 2024. Bryton Buttars was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple.

Salem Hills hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Timpview struck out eight times.

Wasatch's record now sits at 9-19. As for Salem Hills, their record is now 22-4.

Wasatch couldn't quite get it done against Salem Hills in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 10-5. Can the Wasps avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.