The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs will face off against the Springville Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Crimson Cliffs was able to grind out a solid victory over Enterprise, taking the game 8-5. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now won four in a row.
Aviana Park was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyah Snyder, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Springville's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Wasatch on Tuesday. The Red Devils blew past Timpview 14-1. That 13-run margin sets a new team best for the Red Devils this season.
The team relied heavily on Jaz Ciliezar, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Allyx Haveron was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Springville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Crimson Cliffs' victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Springville, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Crimson Cliffs' speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Springville, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Crimson Cliffs continue to outrun the ball?
Crimson Cliffs suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Springville in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
