The North Sanpete Hawks will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Emery Spartans at 3:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, North Sanpete made easy work of Delta and carried off a 16-1 win.
Katelyn Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, North Sanpete let Indigo North and Madyson Steadman loose on the outfield. North fired off two home runs, six RBI, and a double while going 3-for-5, while Steadman went 4-for-6 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Payton Johnson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Emery waltzed into their game on Wednesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Falcons 15-1.
Brooklynn Ekker was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aleeyah Cowley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
North Sanpete's record now sits at 4-5. As for Emery, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Sanpete has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Emery struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Sanpete suffered a grim 12-5 defeat to Emery when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can North Sanpete avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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