Softball Preview: Viewmont Vikings vs. Mountain Crest Mustangs
The Viewmont Vikings will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Mountain Crest Mustangs at 3:30 p.m.
Viewmont fell victim to Box Elder and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. Their rough 14-0 loss to the Bees might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Viewmont's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Viewmont saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ricki Smith, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, Mountain Crest waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Grizzlies.
Braelynn Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aspen Leishman, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Izzy Laughery was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Viewmont now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Mountain Crest, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Viewmont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .411. However, it's not like Mountain Crest struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Viewmont came out on top in a nail-biter against Mountain Crest in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, sneaking past 25-24. The rematch might be a little tougher for Viewmont since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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