After four games on the road, Box Elder is heading back home. They will take on the Cedar Valley Aviators at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Box Elder's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six matches.
Box Elder is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Cedar Valley 13-12.
For Cedar Valley's part, Ellie Leatham was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Mindy Ward, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Cedar Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with five home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Box Elder is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. As for Cedar Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-14 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Box Elder has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cedar Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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