Kearns extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They came up short against the West Jordan Jaguars, falling 13-0. The match marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
As for West Jordan, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
For West Jordan's part, Rita Tavita made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Tavita has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Arianna Fjeldsted was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Hailey Fox was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Kearns is set to challenge their familiar foe Hunter at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, West Jordan will square off against rival Granger at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in the Jaguars' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Lancers have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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