Softball Recap: Gunnison Valley Bulldogs vs. Duchesne Eagles
If Gunnison Valley was feeling good off their 19-4 takedown of North Sevier last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Gunnison Valley Bulldogs' rough 16-6 defeat to the Duchesne Eagles on Friday might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Gunnison Valley in their matchups with Duchesne: they've now lost four in a row.
Rylee Bartholomew was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kirstin Bartholomew, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Duchesne's side, Lorisa Mower made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Mower has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Mower was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chezney Farnsworth, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Kira Grant, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Gunnison Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Duchesne, their victory was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Gunnison Valley by a score of 13-2 later that day.
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