The Lehi Pioneers will be playing at home against the Skyridge Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Lehi will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Lehi is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Skyridge, who was ranked 22nd in their home state at the time (Lehi was ranked 12th). Lehi lost 11-5 to Skyridge on Wednesday.
For Skyridge's part, Isaac Johanson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Johanson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Johanson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isaac Pickle, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kamden Stafford, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lehi's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-9. As for Skyridge, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lehi has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Skyridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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