The Orem Tigers will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Ridgeline Riverhawks at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Orem is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over Uintah.
Kiley Hoshnic spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Sadie Groneman was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Maylett, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Ridgeline's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout last Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Bingham a 13-0 shutout. Ridgeline's victory was all the more impressive since Bingham was averaging only 3.35 runs allowed on the season.
The team relied heavily on Adisyn Hansen, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Ellie Pond was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
The win got Orem back to even at 11-11. As for Ridgeline, their victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-1.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Orem has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Ridgeline struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.3. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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