Baseball Recap: Lehi Pioneers vs. Pleasant Grove Vikings
If Lehi was feeling good off their 7-1 takedown of Pleasant Grove last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lehi Pioneers took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pleasant Grove Vikings on Thursday. Lehi was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pleasant Grove apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
Caleb Crutchfield was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, Cooper Williams was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Pleasant Grove's side, Austin Connelly tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Connelly has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tua Wolfgramm, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Hawk Henry, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Lehi's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Pleasant Grove, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lehi will take on Skyridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lehi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Pleasant Grove, they will be playing at home against Lone Peak at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lone Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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