The Clearfield bench celebrates as the Falcons score two runs during a softball game against Bountiful at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Steve Griffin, Deseret News
By McCade Pearson

The Clearfield Falcons took down the Bountiful Braves 4-1 behind a dominating performance from ace pitcher Jayci Finch on Wednesday. Finch didn’t allow a single earned run while striking out eight batters. The only run Clearfield gave up was off an error in the final inning of the game. 

Bountiful’s Annie Salazar also pitched a very nice game, allowing only one earned run, but it wasn’t enough as Clearfield figured out a way to get four Falcons across home plate. Specifically they were able to capitalize on some outfield errors that led to three runs in the third inning.

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Clearfield pitcher Jayci Finch delivers a pitch during a softball game against Bountiful at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Bountiful pitcher Annie Salazar fires a pitch during a softball game against Clearfield at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Clearfield runner Rachael Brown gets hit by a batted ball as Bountiful’s Livi Arona tries to get into position to field the ball from her second base position during a game at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Brown was called out on the play. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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The Clearfield bench celebrates as the Falcons score two runs during a softball game against Bountiful at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Bountiful center fielder Amy Black can’t make a running catch of a fly ball during a game against Clearfield at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Clearfiled’s Miranda Mansfield slides into second base ahead of the tag from Bountiful shortstop Shiloh Johnson during a game at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Clearfield shortstop Miranda Mansfield makes a diving catch during a game against Bountiful at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Bountiful’s Shambre Maestas catches the ball just ahead of Clearfield runner Hannah Smith for an out at first during a game at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Clearfield left fielder Hailee Smith makes a leaping catch at the fence during a game against Bountiful at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News
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Bountiful pitcher Annie Salazar throws a pitch during a softball game against Clearfield at Millcreek Junior High School in Bountiful on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. | Steve Griffin, Deseret News

“It’s always fun playing Bountiful,” Clearfield coach Karly Bates said. “They’re talented, well-coached and they always have some tricks up their sleeve. It makes it all the more satisfying being able to walk away with a W!”

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The win pushes Clearfield to a record of 6-1 (3-0 in Region 1). The Falcons will continue their quest for a region title on April 6 when they visit the Layton Lancers.

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