Layton extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-16. They came up short against the American Fork Cavemen, falling 9-0. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavemen apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Layton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Serenity Overton, who went 1-for-3 with one double. Nora Morrow also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for American Fork, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-12. Considering they have won six games by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On American Fork's side, Mazie Walters made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Walters has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Sarah Jensen and Miah Walters did most of the damage at the plate: Jensen went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Miah went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Andi Gardner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Layton has already played their next matchup, a 16-6 defeat against Hunter on the 18th. As for American Fork, they will take on Skyridge at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cavemen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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