The Springville Red Devils will head out on the road to take on the Riverton Silverwolves at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Springville comes in on nine and Riverton on five.
Springville's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Skyridge out 1-0. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Springville has scored all year.
Allie Fowler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Riverton faced Bingham in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Riverton skirted past Bingham 8-6.
The team relied heavily on Maggie Hamblin, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Tessa Hogue, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Springville's win bumped their record up to 17-4. As for Riverton, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Springville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Riverton struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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