Spanish Fork had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 11-12 to make it four. They lost 11-4 to the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 back in March.
Lia Higginson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Mayci Shelly, who went 2-for-3 with one home run.
As for Maple Mountain, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-6. The result was nothing new for the Golden Eagles, who have now won 14 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Maple Mountain's side, Gracie Jensen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 11 hits. Jensen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maple Mountain let Chelsie Carter and Kyla Donegan run wild. Carter got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base, while Donegan went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Donegan has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzie Groneman, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Spanish Fork will face off against Salem Hills at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Maple Mountain, they will take on North Sanpete at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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