Cyprus is 7-1 against West Jordan since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Cyprus Pirates will be playing at home against the West Jordan Jaguars at 3:30 p.m. Cyprus is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Cyprus gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against Hunter as Cyprus made off with a 20-2 win. Cyprus' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Ainzleigh Quinn, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Calee Sharp, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, West Jordan came up short against Bountiful on Friday and fell 6-3. West Jordan has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rita Tavita put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Tavita has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Tavita was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Tavita wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Fox, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Cyprus has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for West Jordan, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cyprus hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like West Jordan struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cyprus beat West Jordan 7-4 in their previous meeting back in March. Does Cyprus have another victory up their sleeve, or will West Jordan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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