Millard can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on the Kanab Cowboys with a sharp 12-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Millard considering their one-run performance the match before.
Gracie Stephenson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kadi Dearden, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Macie Wade, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Kanab's side, Savanah Hulet was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Taylor Janes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Millard's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Kanab, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Millard will be playing at home against Parowan at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Millard is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. Kanab does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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