The American Fork Cavemen will face off against the Cedar Reds at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. American Fork has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Cedar will come in with four straight victories.
American Fork came up short against Westlake on Thursday, falling 19-3.
American Fork saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sarah Jensen, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run. Another was Kennedy McKinney, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, while Cedar put up some runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Canyon View. The Reds put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 10-0 win. The Reds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Sadie Parson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hayley Ennis was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Kate Lopez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Cedar was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .345 or higher in four consecutive contests.
American Fork's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Cedar, their victory bumped their record up to 20-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. American Fork hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Cedar struggles in that department as they've averaged .377. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
