Preview: Murray Spartans vs. Alta Hawks
The Murray Spartans will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Alta Hawks at 3:30 p.m. Murray is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
While Murray couldn't quite beat West Jordan on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 19-point defeat they were dealt on Saturday. Murray fell just short of West Jordan by a score of 6-4.
Savana Whitlock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Jazzy Vera made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lauren Harrison, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Alta scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 18-17 victory over Skyline. With that win, Alta brought their scoring average up to 8.5 runs per game.
Lavern Toelupe and Ava Broadhead did most of the damage at the plate: Toelupe got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Broadhead scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Mclayne Bergstrom was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing five bases.
Murray's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Alta, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Murray hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Alta struggles in that department as they've averaged .429. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Murray came up short against Alta in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, falling 10-5. Will Murray have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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