The Clearfield Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Bountiful RedHawks at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Clearfield sitting on three straight wins and Bountiful on seven.
Clearfield can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match last Friday. They blew past Ogden 11-2.
Jenna Lloyd was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Lloyd has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lloyd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Aly Ridge was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Salazar, who scored two runs while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Bountiful can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Saturday. They never let Brighton onto the board and left with an 11-0 victory.
Like Clearfield, Bountiful also got a great game from a two-way player: Melissa Turpin. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Turpin was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Miller, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Jaci Alvey was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
The win got Clearfield back to even at 5-5. As for Bountiful, they pushed their record up to 11-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Clearfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Bountiful struggles in that department as they've averaged .522. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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