Spanish Fork came tearing into Tuesday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Wasatch Wasps by a score of 5-2. That's more bragging rights for Spanish Fork, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Alyce Archuleta made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Archuleta has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Archuleta was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Jade Romero was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Tatum Hall was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Wasatch's side, Hallie McNaughtan spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Wasatch saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Raygen Price, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Spanish Fork's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.7 runs. As for Wasatch, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spanish Fork will take on Cedar Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Spanish Fork's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Cedar Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wasatch, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Maple Mountain at 3:30 p.m.
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