Softball Game Preview: Hunter Wolverines vs. Kearns Cougars

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Hunter has gone 9-1 against Kearns recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Wolverines will head out to face off against the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. Hunter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

Hunter barely beat Granger the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wolverines blew past the Lancers 18-4 on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wolverines considering their two-run performance the matchup before.

LEILA AIONO was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one triple.

In other batting news, KENYA LAPUAHO was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was SARAHI GOMEZ, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Hunter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Kearns fell victim to West Jordan and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Jaguars, falling 13-0. The Cougars have struggled against the Jaguars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.

Hunter moved to 7-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Kearns, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.

Everything went Hunter's way against Kearns in their previous meeting back in March, as Hunter made off with a 17-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.