Baseball Preview: Morgan Trojans vs. Canyon View Falcons
Morgan has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Canyon View Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Morgan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Summit Academy by a score of 6-3.
Ryder Waldron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brigham Spens, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Beck Sheffield was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Canyon View gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. Everything went their way against Richfield as Canyon View made off with a 13-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Canyon View.
Jaxon Jensen looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Trenton Ludlow was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Zac Millett, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Morgan is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Canyon View, their win bumped their record up to 17-9-1.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Morgan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Canyon View struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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