Softball Game Preview: Desert Hills Thunder vs. Bear River Bears

For the second straight game, Desert Hills will face off against Bear River. The Thunder will square off against the Bears at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Desert Hills 2.3, Bear River 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Desert Hills heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell 6-3 to Bear River. The Thunder's defeat signaled the end of their ten-game winning streak.

For Bear River's part, Kate Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Bostyn Lish was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one triple and one run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Aubree Fry was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bear River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Desert Hills only managed six hits.

The win (which was Bear River's 11th in a row) raised their record to 32-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Desert Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 31-3.

Desert Hills' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Thunder have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bear River, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Desert Hills continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.