Bingham is 2-8 against Riverton since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Bingham Miners are on the road again to play the Riverton Silverwolves at 7:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Bingham: 3.5, Riverton: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bingham is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They walked away with a 10-6 win over Herriman. That's two games straight that Bingham has won by exactly four runs.
Brecka Larson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Rian Howland and Shyann Banasky did most of the damage at the plate: Howland went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Banasky scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Brooklynn Fogg was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Riverton gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Pleasant Grove with a sharp 16-5 win. The victory was nothing new for Riverton as they're now sitting on five straight.
Jaydan Bushman was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylee Shields, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Bingham's win bumped their record up to 22-5-1. As for Riverton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 25-4 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bingham has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Riverton struggles in that department as they've averaged .504. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bingham couldn't quite finish off Riverton in their previous meeting back in April and fell 8-6. Can Bingham avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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