Manti pushed their score all the way to 12 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of the Juab Wasps by a score of 13-12. Manti was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Juab apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Rylee Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Carlie Thompson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Manti kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Juab's side, Dusti Draper was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Draper has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mollie Blankenagel, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Manti's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Juab, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Richfield the next time they take the field. Juab will host Richfield at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Manti will host them at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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