Millard will head out to take on Duchesne at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Millard will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Things were looking good for Millard after they put the first run on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Delta, falling 24-12.
Maggie Stephens stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Emily Stephenson was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Duchesne was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They lost 10-2 to Salem Hills. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Skyhawks: they've now lost three in a row.
Duchesne saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Prezley Farnsworth, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Duchesne's loss dropped their record down to 15-5. As for Millard, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Millard has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Duchesne struggles in that department as they've averaged .547. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Millard might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Duchesne in their previous meeting back in March. Can Millard avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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