For the second straight game, American Fork will face off against Lone Peak. The Cavemen will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Knights at 3:30 p.m. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: American Fork has lost six straight at home , while Lone Peak has lost three on the road.
American Fork proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 16) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lone Peak, sneaking past 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cavemen have posted since April 15, 2025.
For Lone Peak's part, Clara Gourley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. With that strong performance, Gourley is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Maggie Nelson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Ruby Nelson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Lone Peak's defeat dropped their record down to 9-12. As for American Fork, their win bumped their record up to 9-15.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. American Fork hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Lone Peak struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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