Viewmont and Box Elder squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Viewmont had to settle for second. They lost 10-0 to the Box Elder Bees. Considering the last time Viewmont couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Viewmont saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gage Kortman, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Box Elder's side, Landen Golmon made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Golmon has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Golmon was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Ryan Griffin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Damon Rodriguez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Viewmont and nudges their season record down to 19-7. As for Box Elder, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 17-14 record this season.
Viewmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Box Elder, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Salem Hills. Salem Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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