The Box Elder Bees will head out on the road to challenge the Green Canyon Wolves at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Box Elder will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Green Canyon on Monday. Box Elder blew past Green Canyon 11-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bees as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jensen Kennedy looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bridger Richards, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. He also put up a run, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Korbin Jeppesen, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Box Elder always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Box Elder's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Green Canyon, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
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