Dutch Fork hadn't done well against White Knoll recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Silver Foxes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Timberwolves. The Silver Foxes haven't had any issues with the Timberwolves recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Layla Peppers made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Peppers was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Olivia Hill
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In other batting news, Olivia Hill was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Lillie-Grace Moore was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Dutch Fork was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as White Knoll only posted a batting average of .192.
Dutch Fork's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for White Knoll, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dutch Fork will square off against Lexington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Silver Foxes will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least ten runs in their last five contests. As for White Knoll, they will welcome Spring Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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