The Kearns Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Davis Darts at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kearns is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
After soaring to 21 runs the game before, Kearns were a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. Their tough 18-1 defeat to Taylorsville might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Kearns has scored all season.
Kearns saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stephani Serna, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Kearns hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Davis gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on Stansbury with a sharp 12-2 win. The victory was just what Davis needed coming off of a 10-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Jewel Korth was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Cambell Christensen, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Kearns' defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Davis, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Kearns' speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Kearns has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Davis, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Kearns continue to outrun the ball?
Kearns skirted past Davis 9-8 in their previous matchup back in March of 2020. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kearns since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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