For the second straight game, Orem will face off against Cedar. The Tigers will face off against the Reds at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Orem is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Orem heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They fell just short of Cedar by a score of 4-2. The Tigers were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior), but the Reds' pitcher proved too tough.
For Cedar's part, Sadie Parson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Parson has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hunter Blackner was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run. Kyla Johnson also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
The victory (which was Cedar's seventh in a row) raised their record to 23-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Orem, they moved to 17-11 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both Orem and Cedar just can't seem to miss. The Tigers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Cedar struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.3 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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