The Manti Templars will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Canyon View Falcons at 3:30 p.m. Manti is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Canyon View is facing Manti at the wrong time: Manti suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell victim to a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Dinos. It was the first time this season that Manti let down their fans at home.
Manti saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Canyon View narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Richfield 4-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Canyon View.
Elli John spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gracie Burt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Maylee Spencer, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Manti's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-12. As for Canyon View, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Manti hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Canyon View struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Manti might still be hurting after the 16-5 loss they got from Canyon View in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can Manti avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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