Manti is 2-8 against Juab since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Templars will challenge the Wasps at 3:00 p.m. Manti has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Manti is headed into the contest having just posted their closest win since April 10th on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Richfield 17-16. The victory continues a trend for the Templars in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won five in a row.
Chase Keisel
| 05/01/25 @ Richfield | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Delta | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ North Sanpete | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Richfield | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Juab | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Manti saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Keisel, who went 2-for-4 with six RBI and three runs. Keisel is becoming a predictor of the Templars' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-10 when he doesn't). Another was Mason Cherry, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Manti lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Meanwhile, Juab faced Canyon View in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Wasps skirted past the Falcons 5-4. The win was familiar territory for the Wasps, who have now won five games in a row.
Austin Park made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Park was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor Cowan, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. Trevin Park was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Manti's record now sits at 12-10. As for Juab, their record is now 19-5.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Manti has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Juab struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Manti couldn't quite get it done against Juab in their previous meeting on Monday as they fell 8-5. Can the Templars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
