The Lehi Pioneers will head out to square off against the Skyridge Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lehi is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Lehi fell victim to Desert Hills and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 9-0 to the Thunder. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Pioneers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Skyridge gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 5-2 win over American Fork. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Cavemen: they've now won nine in a row.
Skyridge let Hudson Ford and Aliya Atcitty run wild. Ford scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Atcitty went 1-for-3 with one home run. Those two stolen bases gave Ford a new career-high. Maylee Walston was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Skyridge hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matches.
Lehi's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Skyridge, their record is now 7-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lehi hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Skyridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lehi came out on top in a nail-biter against Skyridge in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 9-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pioneers since the squad 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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