For the second straight game, Water Canyon will face off against Kanab. The Wildcats will be playing at home against the Cowboys at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Water Canyon is looking for their season's first win.
Water Canyon lost 14-4 to Kanab on Tuesday.
For Kanab's part, Taityn Spute made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Spute was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lindsey Cornell, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah Hulet, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.
Kanab was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Water Canyon only posted a batting average of .235.
The victory made it two in a row for Kanab and bumps their season record up to 5-13. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Water Canyon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-17.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Water Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Kanab struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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