For the second straight game, Wasatch will face off against Maple Mountain. The Wasps will face off against the Golden Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wasatch is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Maple Mountain a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season), meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
Wasatch is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Maple Mountain on Tuesday. They came up short against the Golden Eagles, falling 11-1. The Wasps have struggled against the Golden Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
For Maple Mountain's part, Kavyn Carter tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Carter has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on AJ Thomas, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cy Chrisman, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs.
Maple Mountain lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Maple Mountain's victory bumped their record up to 17-1. As for Wasatch, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wasatch has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Maple Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. 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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