In what's become a running theme this season, Bountiful gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Woods Cross Wildcats with a sharp 22-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Bountiful.
Melissa Turpin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Turpin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Turpin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Ella Miller was a standout: she fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Athena Tongaonevai was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
Bountiful's win was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-3. As for Woods Cross, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bountiful will take on Roy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woods Cross, they will be playing at home against Viewmont at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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