San Juan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 21-2 margin over the Piute Thunderbirds. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded San Juan with their most commanding win of the season.
Khatira Keith made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Keith was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, San Juan let Miley Harrison and Averie Gilson loose on the outfield. Harrison went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Gilson scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Gilson is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Madden Perkins, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
The victory (which was San Juan's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs per game. As for Piute, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. San Juan will take on Duchesne at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Piute, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Panguitch at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Panguitch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.6 runs per game this season.
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