The Cyprus Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tooele Buffaloes at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Cyprus sitting on three straight victories and Tooele on four.
In what's become a running theme this season, Cyprus gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They never let Granger onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. Cyprus' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lolo Sanderson looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ainzleigh Quinn, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Frankee Kelsch was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Tooele's hitters rose to the challenge against a Huskies pitching crew that boasted an average of only 4.07 points allowed on Friday. Tooele came out on top against Hillcrest by a score of 12-9.
Allie Anderson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Anderson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Nelson, who went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Rose Kimball, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Cyprus is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Tooele, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cyprus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Tooele struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cyprus came up short against Tooele in their previous meeting back in March of 2019, falling 5-0. Can Cyprus avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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