Baseball Preview: Springville Red Devils vs. Cedar Valley Aviators
The Springville Red Devils will head out on the road to square off against the Cedar Valley Aviators at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Springville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Springville unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Union.
Hugh Redd and Ashtyn Tate put in work no matter where they played. Throwing, Redd pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Tate tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Redd has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Redd got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI, while Tate scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Reid Deede and Naulivou Lauaki stepped up to the plate in a big way. Deede scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Lauaki went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Cedar Valley had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Weber on Wednesday.
Brody Blodgett made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Patric Bride, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Springville's record is now 7-3. As for Cedar Valley, their record now sits at 6-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Springville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cedar Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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