Hillcrest hasn't had much luck against Park City recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Huskies will head out to challenge the Miners at 3:30 p.m. Hillcrest has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hillcrest is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 13th straight game on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-0 to Park City, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
For Park City's part, Wesley Dewitt made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dewitt has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
In other pitching news, Brooks Baganz looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Justin Michaelis was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Colton Schmidt, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Park City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in eight consecutive matches.
Park City's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-4. As for Hillcrest, their loss dropped their record down to 2-17.
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