Duchesne has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the San Juan Broncos at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Duchesne can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Monticello as Duchesne made off with an 18-1 win. That's two games straight that Duchesne has won by exactly 17 runs.
Kira Grant made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Grant has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Grant was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaelee Farnsworth was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Jessa Farnsworth was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
Meanwhile, San Juan had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 21-2 margin over the Thunderbirds. That looming 21-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for San Juan yet this season.
Like Duchesne, San Juan also got a great game from a two-way player: Khatira Keith. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Keith was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Miley Harrison and Averie Gilson did most of the damage at the plate: Harrison went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Gilson scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Gilson continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Madden Perkins, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Duchesne pushed their record up to 9-2 with that victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. As for San Juan, their record is now 3-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Duchesne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like San Juan struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Duchesne's way against San Juan when the teams last played two weeks ago as Duchesne made off with a 19-0 win. Does Duchesne have another victory up their sleeve, or will San Juan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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