Juab was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 11-7 to the Canyon View Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Juab of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Rylee Sperry made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Dusti Draper was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Canyon View's side, Elli John made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). John has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. John was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Alina Sluder was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Saige Hancock, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Juab's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Canyon View, they pushed their record up to 9-8 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Juab will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Sanpete at 3:30 p.m. North Sanpete will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Juab surely won't give up without a fight. As for Canyon View, they will be playing at home against Richfield at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Richfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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