Spanish Fork is 10-0 against Maple Mountain since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Spanish Fork Dons will be playing at home against the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Spanish Fork entered their tilt with Payson with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Lions on Wednesday.
Alyce Archuleta made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Archuleta has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Archuleta was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Tatum Hall was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Carroll, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Maple Mountain has not done well against Wasatch recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Maple Mountain was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Wasatch. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Maple Mountain.
Like Spanish Fork, Maple Mountain also got a great game from a two-way player: Gracie Jensen. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Jensen was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Maple Mountain got a massive performance out of McClain Carter, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Izzie Groneman was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Spanish Fork's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Maple Mountain, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Spanish Fork hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Maple Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Spanish Fork took their win against Maple Mountain in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 13-2. Will Spanish Fork repeat their success, or does Maple Mountain have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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