It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Skyridge had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Copper Hills Grizzlies. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 4-3 win on Thursday.
Nathan Whitehead
| 04/14/26 vs Corner Canyon | 7 |
| 05/13/26 vs Copper Hills | 3 |
| 05/01/26 @ Jordan | 2 |
| 04/22/26 vs Lone Peak | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs Lehi | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Nathan Whitehead looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Skyridge is 7-2 when Whitehead allows one or fewer earned runs, but 9-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Miles Robinson was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Rip Roberts Roberts was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Skyridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They are 7-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Skyridge and bumps their season record up to 16-12. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Copper Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-12 record this season.
Skyridge will face off against Mountain Ridge at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sentinels have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. Copper Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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