Softball Game Preview: Clearfield Falcons vs. Box Elder Bees

Falcons

Runs

04/11/25 @ Box Elder	0
04/10/25 @ Northridge	14
04/08/25 @ Viewmont	18
03/27/25 vs Bountiful	2
03/25/25 vs Bonneville	12
+ 9 more games

For the second straight game, Clearfield will face off against Box Elder. The Falcons will host the Bees at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clearfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.

Friday just wasn't the day for Clearfield's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Box Elder on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Falcons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

For Box Elder's part, Kennadie Blackmer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Blackmer has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenna Marble, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Kailee Hall was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Box Elder was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are a perfect 14-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Box Elder pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games. As for Clearfield, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-5.

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 .496. However, it's not like Box Elder struggles in that department as they've averaged .534. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.