For the second straight game, Riverton will face off against Corner Canyon. The Silverwolves will square off against the Chargers at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
Riverton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Corner Canyon, who was ranked 25th at the time (Riverton was ranked sixth). The Silverwolves came out on top against the Chargers by a score of 7-3 on Tuesday.
Rocky Downs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Stein Mozingo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Cohen Allred, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Riverton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corner Canyon only posted a batting average of .222.
Riverton pushed their record up to 14-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Corner Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Corner Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. 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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