For the second straight game, Box Elder will face off against Cyprus. The Bees will take on the Pirates at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Box Elder will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Box Elder is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They never let Cyprus get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Considering the Bees have won 16 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Lucy Braegger looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Box Elder got a massive performance out of Kailee Hall, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits Hall has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Daniels, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Box Elder always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cyprus only posted an OBP of .231.
Cyprus moved to 15-13 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak. As for Box Elder, their win bumped their record up to 24-3.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Box Elder hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. However, it's not like Cyprus struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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