The Farmington Phoenix will head out to take on the Layton Lancers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Farmington has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Farmington's last matchup with Syracuse could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Phoenix lost 15-4 to the Titans.
Farmington saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Strong, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another was Brooklyn Wright, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Layton is still winless after their contest against Mountain Crest on Wednesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mustangs.
Farmington's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-5. As for Layton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Farmington's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Phoenix have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Layton, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Farmington continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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