Softball Game Preview: Juab Wasps vs. Richfield Wildcats

By Team Reports Mar 27, 2025, 12:41am

Softball Preview: Juab Wasps vs. Richfield Wildcats

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Juab is 9-1 against Richfield since April of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. Juab will host Richfield at 3:30 p.m. Juab is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.

Juab came up short against Delta on Tuesday, falling 9-2.

Madi Blankenagel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Mollie Blankenagel, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.

Even though they lost, Juab was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delta only posted a batting average of .250.

Meanwhile, Richfield came up short against North Sanpete on Wednesday and fell 12-7. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Macie Barton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Baylee Brown was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Richfield's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Juab, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.

Richfield's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Juab has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. It's a different story for Richfield, though, as they've only averaged .365. Will they be able to contain Juab's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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