Summit Academy had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it ten. They came up short against the Woods Cross Wildcats, falling 17-2. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Bears couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jerilyn Blackham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and earned one run and three stolen bases.
As for Woods Cross, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. Considering they have won five games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Woods Cross' side, Savannah Juggert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Juggert was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Audrey Ayala was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Bree Benson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Summit Academy will challenge Providence Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Woods Cross, they will take on Bountiful at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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