Cedar Valley can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They put the hurt on the Wasatch Wasps with a sharp 16-6 win. Cedar Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Catharina Underwood was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Underwood has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Underwood was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Cedar Valley let Eva Okusi and Jeslyn Collins loose on the outfield. Okusi went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Collins scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Collins hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Maddalynn Jensen, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Wasatch's side, Berlyn Brown was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Liana Jones was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory (which was Cedar Valley's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs per game. As for Wasatch, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Cedar Valley will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Springville, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Cedar Valley: 3.1, Springville: 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Wasatch, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Timpview at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Timpview is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Wasatch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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