Woods Cross was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. Their tough 22-2 loss to the Bountiful RedHawks might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Woods Cross of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Bountiful's part, Melissa Turpin made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck 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 stellar in the batter's box, 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.
Woods Cross' loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Bountiful, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woods Cross will take on Viewmont at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bountiful, they will be playing at home against Roy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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