The Lehi Pioneers will square off against the Herriman Mustangs at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Lehi's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Herriman's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Lehi heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Tuesday. They fell just short of Riverton by a score of 3-1. The Pioneers' loss signaled the end of their 11-game winning streak.
Abbi Harroun spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Herriman faced Davis in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Darts by a score of 5-2.
Herriman also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sierra Prescott gave up only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Prescott.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kinlee McDermaid, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Sofia Lancaster was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Herriman has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Lehi, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-9.
Wednesday'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 .345. However, it's not like Herriman struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lehi came up short against Herriman in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 9-5. Can the Pioneers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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