Bingham won the last time they faced Copper Hills, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Bingham Miners came out on top against the Copper Hills Grizzlies by a score of 8-3.
Brecka Larson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Larson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Larson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Oakley Clark was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Bingham, Copper Hills also got a great game from a two-way player: Kennedy Jennings. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. Jennings was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Jennings wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emery Bishop, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Bingham's victory bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Copper Hills, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bingham will take on Corner Canyon at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Corner Canyon is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Bingham will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Copper Hills, they will be playing at home against Mountain Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Copper Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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