The Ridgeline Riverhawks will challenge the Provo Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ridgeline's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Logan 15-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Riverhawks.
Cael Kidman and Sam Swan were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Kidman tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Swan tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time Kidman hasn't allowed a single hit since back in May of 2024. At the plate, Kidman scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Swan got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Clark, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Brady Cook was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of his plate appearances.
Ridgeline was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Logan only posted a batting average of .143.
Meanwhile, Provo entered their tilt with Uintah on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Utes. With that victory, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Jackson Sharpe looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Provo let Malachi Aulava and Dawson Moore run wild. Aulava went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Moore went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave Moore a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Milo Rhineer, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Ridgeline's win bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Provo, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ridgeline has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Provo struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ridgeline took their win against Provo when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 7-1. Does Ridgeline have another victory up their sleeve, or will Provo turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
