It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Viewmont had no problem doing just that on Monday. Everything went their way against the Kearns Cougars as they made off with a 13-4 victory. The result was nothing new for Viewmont, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Molly Roberts made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits. Roberts has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Kennedy Embrey was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ricki Smith, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Like Viewmont, Kearns also got a great game from a two-way player: Haylee Heaton. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Heaton was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Kallie Stocking was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Stephani Serna was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Viewmont is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-13 record this season. As for Kearns, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Viewmont will have a chance to go back-to-back against Kearns: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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