Softball Game Preview: Summit Academy Bears vs. Orem Tigers

Summit Academy hasn't had much luck against Orem recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bears will be playing at home against the Tigers at 3:30 p.m. Summit Academy has given up an average of 19.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Summit Academy and Mountain View faced off in a Battle of the Bears on Thursday. The Bears came up short against the Bruins, falling 16-1. That's two games in a row now that the Bears have lost by exactly 15 runs.

Uintah hit Orem with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers fell 8-5 to the Utes. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Utes recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.

Avery Louise Allen and Andlie Allen did some serious damage despite the final result: Louise Allen got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base, while Allen went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Orem's loss dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Summit Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.

Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Summit Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Orem struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Summit Academy might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Orem in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.