It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Crimson Cliffs had no problem doing just that on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Orem Tigers 8-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-3 on Thursday.
JAMISON THORNOCK looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Crimson Cliffs let Jack Boyer and Ricardo Navarro run wild. Boyer went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Navarro went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most runs Boyer has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Sam Chappell, who went 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Mustangs
| 05/08/26 vs Orem | 16 |
| 04/15/26 @ Cedar | 15 |
| 05/07/26 vs Orem | 13 |
| 04/24/26 vs Pine View | 12 |
| 04/17/26 vs Cedar | 11 |
Crimson Cliffs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Crimson Cliffs has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Orem, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-12.
Coming up, Crimson Cliffs will face off against Desert Hills at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Thunder have now posted at least ten runs in their last five games. Orem does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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