Richfield is 1-9 against Canyon View since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Richfield Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Canyon View Falcons at 3:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Richfield had to settle for a 12-11 defeat against Delta.
Richfield got a good showing from Kolbi Viers, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Viers has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Macie Barton led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI. Lilly Crane was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Canyon View gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on Juab with a sharp 13-4 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Canyon View as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Elli John spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Gracie Burt was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Saige Hancock, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Richfield's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Canyon View, their victory bumped their record up to 13-11.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Richfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Canyon View struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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