Tooele is 5-0 against Cottonwood since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Tooele Buffaloes will be playing at home against the Cottonwood Colts at 3:30 p.m. Tooele is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Tooele had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Grantsville with a sharp 12-4 win on Thursday. The victory was just what Tooele needed coming off of a 10-3 defeat in their prior matchup.
Aubrie Hansen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits. Hansen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hansen was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Nelson, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double. Hunter Culley was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Cottonwood's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-0 walloping at the hands of Hillcrest last Friday. Cottonwood has struggled against Hillcrest recently, as their match last Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Tooele's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Cottonwood, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tooele has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Cottonwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tooele took their victory against Cottonwood when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 27-5. Will Tooele repeat their success, or does Cottonwood have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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