Softball Game Preview: American Fork Cavemen vs. Lehi Pioneers

American Fork is 0-9 against Lehi since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Cavemen will be playing at home against the Pioneers at 3:30 p.m. American Fork has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

American Fork is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Pleasant Grove, falling 11-1.

Meanwhile, Lehi faced Westlake in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Pioneers came out on top against the Thunder by a score of 5-2. Winning may never get old, but the Pioneers sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.

Abbi Harroun spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.

On the hitting side, Lehi's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Hadlie Hansen, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Hansen a new career-high.

Lehi's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for American Fork, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-17.

American Fork suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Lehi in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Cavemen 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.