For the second straight game, Box Elder will face off against Viewmont. The Bees will venture away from home to square off against the Vikings at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Box Elder has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Box Elder's offense. They came up short against Viewmont on Monday, falling 11-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Bees were not able to get on the board.
For Viewmont's part, Jack Owen tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. Owen also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Vikings are undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, James Peterson was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Viewmont is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 3-6 otherwise. Elias Culley was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Viewmont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Box Elder only posted an OBP of .182.
Viewmont's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6. As for Box Elder, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
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