The Duchesne Eagles will face off against the Beaver Beavers at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Duchesne is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Duchesne fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Emery on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 6-5. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Prezley Farnsworth was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 24 runs the game before, Beaver was a bit more limited in their game on Wednesday. They lost 13-2 to South Sevier.
Beaver saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danzee Bradshaw, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Duchesne's defeat dropped their record down to 17-6. As for Beaver, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-8 record this season.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Duchesne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Beaver struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Duchesne beat Beaver 14-10 in their previous meeting back in March of 2021. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Beavers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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