Canyon View lost against Emery back in May of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Canyon View fell just short of Emery by a score of 8-7. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elli John was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
John wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Peyton King, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another was Saide Adams, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Canyon View's record is now 3-14. As for Emery, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-6 record this season.
It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Canyon View Falcons duke it out with North Sanpete Hawks at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. North Sanpete's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Canyon View's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Emery, they will challenge San Juan at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Emery is facing San Juan at the right time seeing as San Juan is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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