Uintah has been on the road for eight straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Salem Hills Skyhawks at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Uintah is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, it was a hard-fought match, but Uintah had to settle for an 8-7 loss against Wasatch. Uintah has struggled against Wasatch recently, as their game on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Hunter Funk was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Salem Hills got the win against Carbon on Thursday by a conclusive 12-5. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Salem Hills has managed all season.
Dagen Gammell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Gammell was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaleb Holman was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Chase DeGraffenried was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Uintah's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Salem Hills, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Uintah has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Salem Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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