For the second straight game, American Fork will face off against Skyridge. The Cavemen will head out on the road to take on the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. American Fork's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Skyridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
American Fork is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Skyridge, who was ranked 13th at the time (American Fork was ranked first). The Cavemen won by a run and slipped past the Falcons 6-5. The Cavemen haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Max Miller looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on CJ Mascaro, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Harry Gardner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
American Fork's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Skyridge, they moved to 12-7 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. American Fork has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Skyridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. 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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