The Ogden Tigers will face off against the West Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Ogden couldn't beat South Summit on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Tigers came up short against the Wildcats, falling 23-8.
Sophia Edwards made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kassidy Waddell, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 11-1 to Hillcrest.
Angelys Tapusoa was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Ogden, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Ogden's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for West, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Ogden continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps