Softball Preview: Roy Royals vs. Clearfield Falcons
The Roy Royals will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Clearfield Falcons at 3:30 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Roy fell victim to a tough 15-4 loss at the hands of Bonneville. Roy has struggled against Bonneville recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Roy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izabel Cline, who went 4-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Clearfield was not the first on the board on Wednesday, but they got there more often. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Green Canyon 9-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for Clearfield.
Jenna Lloyd made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Lloyd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Aly Ridge was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and a double. Elizabeth Salazar was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Roy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Clearfield, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Roy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Clearfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roy suffered a grim 10-3 defeat to Clearfield in their previous matchup back in March. Will Roy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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