Salem Hills had lost three games at home, but after bumping their record up to 10-15 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wasatch Wasps, sneaking past 8-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-14 on Monday.
Guss Johnson
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Salem Hills saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Guss Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Johnson a new career-high.
Salem Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
As for Wasatch, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season. As for they, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-11.
On Wasatch's side, Austin Brown made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs. Brown is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now got three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Grant Mahoney, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Salem Hills didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-6 win against Springville on the 9th. As for Wasatch, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 5-3 victory against Cedar Valley on the 9th.
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