Viewmont is 0-10 against Box Elder since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Vikings are taking a road trip to face off against the Bees at 3:30 p.m. Viewmont has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Viewmont came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Ridgeline, falling 11-4.
Ricki Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Marlee Moser was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Box Elder faced Bountiful in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Bees came out on top against the RedHawks by a score of 4-1.
Kennadie Blackmer made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kailee Hall was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Box Elder pushed their record up to 19-3 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games. As for Viewmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Viewmont suffered a grim 17-7 defeat to Box Elder in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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