OREM, Utah — Utah Valley dropped its final tuneup game before WAC play, falling 5-2 to the Weber State Wildcats on Wednesday afternoon at Wolverine Softball Field.
After taking a 2-1 lead in the third, the Wolverines (6-13) surrendered four unanswered runs as the Wildcats' (10-14) Brooke Hatfield pitched a complete game. Avery Sapp tossed a complete game, striking out five while allowing four earned runs.
Weber State struck first in the second inning courtesy of a pair of two-out hits. Eva Richardson hit a double off the wall in center to bring home the run.
Utah Valley responded quickly with a run of its own in the bottom half of the inning. Megan Gibbs singled on a slow ground ball to third, then advanced to second on a throwing error. She was then singled home by Peyton Hall, who has now hit safely in eight consecutive games.
The Wolverines needed just four pitches to take the lead in the third. Amber Rodriguez doubled to lead off the inning, then was singled home by Britney Moreno.
Weber State scored four unanswered runs over the final four frames, while Utah Valley was only able to muster up one hit and three baserunners in that same time.
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Utah Valley opens WAC play with a doubleheader on Friday against the Tarleton State Texans. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m. MT, and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
