Green Canyon had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Kearns Cougars on Monday as the Green Canyon Wolves made off with a 14-2 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wolves as it spelled an end to their 18-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Kylee Hickman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Bailey Taylor
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In other batting news, Bailey Taylor was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bailey Jackson, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Green Canyon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kearns only posted an OBP of .381.
Coming up, Green Canyon will face off against Box Elder at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Kearns, they will take on Alta at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kearns has now lost eight straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 18.
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