Wasatch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Orem Tigers by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wasatch of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Ryker Evans was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Evans has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Evans was also big at the plate, going 3-for-7 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Blake Sweat made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 4-for-7. Crew Baxter was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Wasatch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Orem's side, the team relied heavily on Zach Engemann, who got two hits.
Wasatch's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Orem, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Wasatch will head out on the road to challenge Spanish Fork at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Orem, they will be playing at home against Springville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Orem will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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