Baseball Game Preview: Orem Tigers vs. Crimson Cliffs Mustangs

Tigers

Runs

05/07/26 @ Crimson Cliffs	3
04/24/26 vs Timpanogos	2
04/22/26 @ Timpanogos	9
04/21/26 vs Timpanogos	4
04/16/26 @ Uintah	22
+ 21 more games

For the second straight game, Orem will face off against Crimson Cliffs. The Tigers will square off against the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Orem is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

Orem heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They lost 11-3 to Crimson Cliffs. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Crimson Cliffs' part, Tyler Ransom made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Ransom has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on CUTTER CHRISTENSEN, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Crimson Cliffs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 9-11 otherwise. Another player making a difference was AUSTIN SMITH, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles.

Crimson Cliffs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.

Crimson Cliffs has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Orem, their loss dropped their record down to 15-11.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orem has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Crimson Cliffs struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. 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.