Recap: Bountiful RedHawks vs. Viewmont Vikings
In what's become a running theme this season, Bountiful gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Viewmont Vikings as the Bountiful RedHawks made off with a 25-4 win. Bountiful's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ella Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaci Alvey was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Mylie Burns, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Viewmont's side, Ricki Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Kennedy Embrey was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Bountiful's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Viewmont, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Bountiful didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-0 win vs. Northridge on the 19th. Viewmont has also already played their next match, a 19-2 defeat against Bonneville on the 19th.
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