Orem has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Carbon Dinos at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Orem knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Carbon likes a good challenge.
In what's become a running theme this season, Orem gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Mountain View 13-5. The win was just what Orem needed coming off of a 22-13 loss in their prior matchup.
Orem got a great performance from Kiley Hoshnic as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Hannah Maylett was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Yeluanmy Alvarado, who scored four runs and stole four bases.
Meanwhile, Carbon owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They walked away with a 3-0 victory over Canyon View. The win made it back-to-back victories for Carbon.
Kylan Sorenson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Adri Abeyta was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 3-for-3.
Orem now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Carbon, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Orem hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .421. However, it's not like Carbon struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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