Orem is 10-0 against Mountain View since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Orem Tigers will be playing at home against the Mountain View Bruins at 3:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Orem fell victim to a rough 22-13 loss at the hands of Sky View. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Orem in their matchups with Sky View: they've now lost three in a row.
Orem got a massive performance out of Hannah Maylett, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Yeluanmy Alvarado, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Even though they lost, Orem was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Mountain View gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Lone Peak with a sharp 18-5 victory. Mountain View's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maisy Odell made a big impact 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, the team relied heavily on Haylee Krug, who went 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.
Orem's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Mountain View, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Orem has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mountain View struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Orem took their victory against Mountain View when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 20-5. Does Orem have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mountain View turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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