The Copper Hills Grizzlies will face off against the Farmington Phoenix at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Copper Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Copper Hills will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Herriman, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Grizzlies were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Mustangs on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Grizzlies considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Bryton Dawes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Dawes was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Janie Coats was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Kennedy Jennings was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Farmington earned a 6-3 victory over Layton on Friday.
Lill Topham tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 6.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Farmington let Sophia Strong and Brooklyn Wright run wild. Strong went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Wright went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Farmington hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 5-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Copper Hills' win bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Farmington, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-10.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Copper Hills hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Farmington struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
