Baseball Preview: Lone Peak Knights vs. Lehi Pioneers
The Lone Peak Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lehi Pioneers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Lone Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Lone Peak is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Lehi, who was ranked ninth in their home state at the time (Lone Peak was ranked 21st). Lone Peak fell 12-8 to Lehi on Wednesday. Lone Peak has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Grady Slesk was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Landon Fry made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Austin Pay, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Lone Peak's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Lehi, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lone Peak has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Lehi struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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