The West Field Longhorns will challenge the Green Canyon Wolves at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. West Field is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
West Field gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Herriman 11-5. The Longhorns might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by six runs or more this season.
West Field let Ella Doxey and Rylee Andreasen run wild. Doxey went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles, while Andreasen scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Ayzlee Sessions was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: West Field kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Green Canyon had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out Ogden 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since March 11th.
Kylee Hickman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Hickman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Olson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
West Field's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Green Canyon, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Field has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Green Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Field took their win against Green Canyon when the teams last played last Monday by a conclusive 12-0 score. Will the Longhorns repeat their success, or do the Wolves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
