Kanab is 0-10 against Millard since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Kanab Cowboys will look to defend their home field against the Millard Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Kanab has given up an average of 13.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Kanab is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game last Wednesday. They came up short against Beaver, falling 12-2.
Gracie Jensen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Lindsey Cornell was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Millard). Everything went their way against Parowan on Wednesday as Millard made off with a 20-11 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their two-run performance the game before.
Brooklin Reid and Savannah Turner did most of the damage at the plate: Reid scored four runs while going 5-for-6, while Turner scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-5. Reid also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brynlee Deem, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Millard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Millard's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-6. As for Kanab, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Kanab might still be hurting after the 12-3 loss they got from Millard when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Kanab avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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