The Summit Academy Bears will head out to face off against the Timpanogos Timberwolves at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Summit Academy has given up an average of 19.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Provo hit Summit Academy with a 18-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bears lost 24-2 to the Bulldogs. The Bears have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Harley Davies was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Ellie Sylvia, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Timpanogos came up short against Orem on Thursday, falling 16-6.
Kale'a Nakayama made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaleah Sao, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Timpanogos' defeat dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Summit Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Summit Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .546. However, it's not like Timpanogos struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Summit Academy suffered a grim 20-5 defeat to Timpanogos in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
