For the second straight game, American Fork will face off against Pleasant Grove. The Cavemen will square off against the Vikings at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. American Fork is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
American Fork is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Pleasant Grove, who was ranked first at the time (American Fork was ranked third). The Cavemen came out on top against the Vikings on Wednesday by a score of 9-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The Cavemen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
Kenny Johnson tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Gavin Robinson
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On the hitting side, Gavin Robinson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. CJ Mascaro was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
American Fork's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Pleasant Grove, with the defeat, they broke their 15-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-2.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. American Fork has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Pleasant Grove struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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