Baseball Game Preview: Cyprus Pirates vs. Viewmont Vikings

The Cyprus Pirates will take on the Viewmont Vikings at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cyprus' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Viewmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Cyprus heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Monday. They fell 7-3 to Spanish Fork.

Cyprus saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cody Densley, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Viewmont's offense. They came up short against Maple Mountain on Monday, falling 10-0. The shutout was out of character for the Vikings seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.

Cyprus' defeat dropped their record down to 21-8. As for Viewmont, their loss dropped their record down to 20-11.

Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cyprus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Viewmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.