Richfield is 0-10 against Manti since March of 2018 but things could change on Monday. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Templars at 3:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Richfield might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-1 to North Sanpete, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Richfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaydence Busk, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Manti was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 7-1 to Emery.
Danie Alder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
Manti's loss dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Richfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-15.
Manti's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Richfield has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Manti, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Richfield's sizable advantage in that area, the Templars will need to find a way to close that gap.
Richfield suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Manti when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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