Softball Recap: Lehi Pioneers vs. Skyridge Falcons
Lehi waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Skyridge Falcons out 9-8. That's two games straight that Lehi has won by just one run.
Emerson Fuller spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Madison Salisbury was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynlee Cook, who went 2-for-6 with a home run and four RBI.
On Skyridge's side, Kadynce Barnes was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over nine innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off 16 hits. Barnes has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Barnes was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Barnes wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addalie Purcell, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Hudson Ford, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Skyridge was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Lehi's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-5-1. As for Skyridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Lehi will be playing in front of their home fans against Westlake at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lehi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Skyridge, they will be playing at home against Lone Peak at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Skyridge has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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