Softball Recap: Juab Has No Trouble Against Delta

Wasps

Previous 5 Games

04/09/25 vs Delta	10-4
04/08/25 vs Manti	16-13
03/28/25 @ Carbon	0-5
03/27/25 vs Richfield	15-23
03/25/25 @ Delta	2-9

Juab made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Delta, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Wasps were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Rabbits on Wednesday. With that win, the Wasps brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Bailee Benson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

In other pitching news, Sienna Soper looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Livia Topham was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Jaleigh Burton also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.

Juab was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delta only posted a batting average of .161.

The victory made it two in a row for Juab and bumps their season record up to 4-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Delta, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-15.

Looking ahead, Juab will square off against Emery at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wasps' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Delta, they will challenge North Sanpete at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rabbits' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.