Canyon View dropped their record down to 6-17 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Juab Wasps, falling 20-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Falcons have suffered against the Wasps since May 4, 2017.
Payton Castillo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alina Sluder, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
As for Juab, their victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-13. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Juab's side, Bailee Benson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Benson has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madi Blankenagel, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5. Hattie Corry was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Juab beat Canyon View by a score of 10-9 later that day.
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