Viewmont is 1-7 against Clearfield since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Vikings will head out to square off against the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. Viewmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Viewmont and Northridge, and Northridge kept the tradition alive. The Vikings fell just short of the Knights by a score of 9-8 on Monday.
Ricki Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Burningham, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Clearfield scored first but ultimately less than Bountiful in their match on Thursday. They fell just short of the RedHawks by a score of 5-4. The Falcons haven't had much luck with the RedHawks recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Lilly Lara made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Clearfield's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Viewmont, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Viewmont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Clearfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Viewmont might still be hurting after the 18-4 defeat they got from Clearfield in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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