Woods Cross came into Friday's match having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Highland Rams 18-5. Woods Cross' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Natalie Wall, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Ashlynn Nelson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Highland's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Warner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ruby Meza, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Woods Cross' victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Highland, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-10.
Woods Cross will head out on the road to challenge Bonneville at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bonneville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.7 runs per game this season. As for Highland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Skyline at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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