Morgan is 1-9 against Grantsville since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Morgan Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Grantsville Cowboys at 3:30 p.m. Morgan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Morgan stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard last Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Gunnison Valley a 15-0 shutout. While fans of Morgan might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Callie Averett made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Averett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Morgan got a massive performance out of Joesi Kelly, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lexi Hardman, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Grantsville suffered a tough 12-4 defeat at the hands of Tooele on Thursday.
Elise Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run. Brynn Anderson was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Morgan's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Grantsville, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Morgan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .401. However, it's not like Grantsville struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Morgan suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Grantsville in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Morgan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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