The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs are taking a road trip to take on the Pine View Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last six games Crimson Cliffs has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Crimson Cliffs is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Snow Canyon, who was ranked sixth at the time (Crimson Cliffs was ranked 17th). The Mustangs fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. The Mustangs' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
MADDEN SMITH was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March.
On the hitting side, MCKAY WRIGHT was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another player making a difference was JASON MCARTHUR, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pine View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 6-0 to Dixie.
Pine View's loss dropped their record down to 10-9-1. As for Crimson Cliffs, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.
Crimson Cliffs' speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Pine View, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Crimson Cliffs continue to outrun the ball?
Crimson Cliffs beat Pine View 11-7 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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