For the second straight game, Bountiful will face off against Northridge. The RedHawks will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Knights at 3:30 p.m. Bountiful is coming into the game hot, having won their last 12 games.
Last Friday, Bountiful made easy work of Northridge and carried off an 8-1 win. Considering the RedHawks have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ella Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
McKinley Duryea
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on McKinley Duryea, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Claire Yates was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
Bountiful kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
Bountiful's victory was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.5 runs this season. As for Northridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Northridge's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bountiful has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Northridge, though, as they've been averaging 8.9 hits. Given Bountiful's sizable advantage in that area, the Knights will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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