Softball Recap: Maple Mountain Golden Eagles vs. Cedar Valley Aviators
Maple Mountain won the last time they faced Cedar Valley, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Maple Mountain Golden Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cedar Valley Aviators and snuck past 9-7.
Izzie Groneman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. McClain Carter was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Cedar Valley's side, Catharina Underwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Underwood has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jeslyn Collins and Maddalynn Jensen stepped up to the plate in a big way. Collins scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Jensen went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eva Okusi, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Cedar Valley 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 Maple Mountain only posted a batting average of .172.
Maple Mountain's win bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Cedar Valley, they dropped their record down to 11-11 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Maple Mountain will take on Springville at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Springville's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Maple Mountain's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cedar Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Mountain Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Valley is facing Mountain Ridge at the right time seeing as Mountain Ridge is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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