For the second straight game, Sheldon will face off against Pleasant Grove. The Huskies will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sheldon has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with eight straight defeats, while Pleasant Grove will come in with six straight wins.
Sheldon's last matchup with Pleasant Grove could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Monday. The Huskies lost 14-4 to the Eagles.
For Pleasant Grove's part, Thomas Jensen looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Jensen a new career-high.
At the plate, Cole Davis was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one triple. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Nolan Underwood was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Pleasant Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Pleasant Grove's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Sheldon, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Pleasant Grove's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Sheldon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Pleasant Grove, though, as they've been averaging only 3.5 strikeouts. Will Sheldon keep running through batters, or will the Eagles buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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