North Fremont pushed their score to 20 the last time they played Soda Springs, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The North Fremont Huskies fell just short of the Soda Springs Cardinals by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs North Fremont has scored all season.
Benny Torres spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hunter Hogle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
On Soda Springs' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Trey Stephens gave up one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Soda Springs' victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kyen Kirby, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
North Fremont's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Soda Springs, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: North Fremont beat Soda Springs by a score of 11-1 later that day.
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