Riverton is 7-0 against American Fork since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Riverton Silverwolves will take on the American Fork Cavemen at 1:00 p.m. Riverton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so American Fork's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Riverton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They never let American Fork onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Riverton, who have now won 15 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Lily Heitz made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Heitz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Heitz was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Riverton let Tessa Hogue and Braylee Shields loose on the outfield. Hogue went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple, while Shields went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Hamblin, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
Riverton is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. As for American Fork, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
American Fork's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Riverton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. It's a different story for American Fork, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Riverton's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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