Juab was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Richfield Wildcats. The Wasps were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Bailee Benson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Livia Topham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Austyn Lewis was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
Wasps
| 03/11/25 @ Richfield | 13 |
| 03/07/25 vs Kanab | 10 |
| 03/07/25 vs Millard | 9 |
| 03/07/25 vs South Summit | 8 |
| 03/08/25 @ Dixie | 5 |
Even though they lost, Juab kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Juab's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Richfield, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Juab will head out to square off against Manti at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Richfield, they will head out on the road to face off against Emery at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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