The San Juan Broncos will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Beaver Beavers at 10:00 a.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
San Juan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Duchesne by a score of 9-5.
Khatira Keith was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up five earned runs off four hits. Keith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Keith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Morgann Mcpherson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Beaver's hitters rose to the challenge against a Rams pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.96 runs allowed on Thursday. Beaver won by a run and slipped past South Sevier 13-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for Beaver.
Danzee Bradshaw was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jerzee Beaumont, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases and two RBI.
San Juan's victory bumped their record up to 16-9-1. As for Beaver, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. San Juan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like Beaver struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
San Juan beat Beaver 7-4 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for San Juan 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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