For the second straight game, Red Mountain will face off against Skyline. The Mountain Lions will venture away from home to square off against the Coyotes at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Red Mountain's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Skyline's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Red Mountain took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Skyline. The result was nothing new for the Mountain Lions, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Maddox Loria looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Derek Wilson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Simeon Johnson, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Red Mountain is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Skyline, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Red Mountain hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Skyline struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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