Orem is 10-0 against Mountain View since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Orem Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Mountain View Bruins at 3:30 p.m. Orem is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Orem is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Payson on Thursday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Orem in their matchups with Payson: they've now lost three in a row.
Orem saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayley Finch, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Mountain View can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past Provo 17-3. Mountain View's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Brinlee Gillman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Gillman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Gillman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Emily Telford was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Sammy Jenne, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Orem's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Mountain View, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Orem hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like Mountain View struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orem took their victory against Mountain View when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 13-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Orem since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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