For the second straight game, Pleasant Grove will face off against Westlake. The Vikings will host the Thunder at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pleasant Grove is coming into the match hot, having won their last 12 games.
On Tuesday, Pleasant Grove got the win against Westlake by a conclusive 8-1. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
R.J. Wilson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wilson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double. That home run was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Keaton Nordick looked comfortable as he struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on C.J. Anderson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Mason Hawk Henry, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
Pleasant Grove lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Pleasant Grove pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Westlake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Westlake's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pleasant Grove has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Westlake, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Pleasant Grove's sizable advantage in that area, the Thunder will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
