The Cedar Valley Aviators will take on the Wasatch Wasps at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Cedar Valley fell victim to Lehi and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 10-0 to the Pioneers. The Aviators just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Cedar Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeslyn Collins, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Wasatch couldn't beat Springville on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Wasps came up short against the Red Devils, falling 20-8. The Wasps haven't had much luck with the Red Devils recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Liana Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Sydnee McPhie was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs.
Wasatch's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Cedar Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
Wasatch's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cedar Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Wasatch, though, as they've been averaging 8.9 hits. Given Cedar Valley's sizable advantage in that area, the Wasps will need to find a way to close that gap.
Cedar Valley couldn't quite get it done against Wasatch in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 16-11. Will the Aviators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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