Mountain View can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Lone Peak Knights with a sharp 18-5 win. Mountain View's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maisy Odell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Odell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-6 with two triples, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Haylee Krug was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Madi Yablonovsky, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On Lone Peak's side, Ruby Nelson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Maci Koch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Lone Peak was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Mountain View's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-3. As for Lone Peak, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Orem the next time they take the field. Mountain View will head out to face Orem at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Lone Peak will host them at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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