The Bingham Miners are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Lehi Pioneers at 3:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Bingham: 3.2, Lehi: 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bingham is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Skyridge with a sharp 13-3 win. Bingham might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 contests by six runs or more this season.
Rian Howland was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Brooklynn Fogg was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Lehi had just enough and edged Copper Hills out 3-2 on Friday.
Emerson Fuller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lehi saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madison Salisbury, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Bingham's victory bumped their record up to 19-5-1. As for Lehi, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 18 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-7-1 record this season.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bingham hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Lehi struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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