Bountiful scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Westlake Thunder with a sharp 20-6 win. With that victory, Bountiful brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Bountiful got a massive performance out of Tanner Swanson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Athlete Bountiful was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
On Westlake's side, Lincoln Wilde was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mckoy Gower, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Bountiful's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Westlake, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bountiful is on the road again on Monday to play Roy at 3:30 p.m. Roy and Bountiful are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Westlake, they will head out on the road to challenge Pleasant Grove at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasant Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Westlake's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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