The Jordan Beetdiggers will take on the Alta Hawks at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Alta will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Jordan extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Beetdiggers came out on top against East by a score of 10-5.
Jordan let NOAH GATTI and JACKSON ROSVALL run wild. GATTI went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while ROSVALL went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. GAGE NALDER was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Jordan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They are 10-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Alta faced Brighton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Hawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bengals, sneaking past 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since April 15th.
Derek Tate looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Colton Hall, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Abel Velador, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Alta is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Jordan, their win bumped their record up to 14-8.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jordan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .490. However, it's not like Alta struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jordan suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Alta in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Beetdiggers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
