Softball Preview: Snow Canyon Warriors vs. Logan Grizzlies
Snow Canyon is 4-0 against Logan since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Snow Canyon Warriors will take on the Logan Grizzlies at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Snow Canyon's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
Snow Canyon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over Logan. Considering Snow Canyon has won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery Thorkelson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Thorkelson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Thorkelson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Chandler Beck was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Staheli, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Snow Canyon's victory bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Logan, their loss dropped their record down to 13-11.
Logan's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Snow Canyon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.1 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Logan, though, as they've been averaging only 3.4. Will Snow Canyon keep running through batters, or will Logan buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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