Canyon View is 7-1 against Emery since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Canyon View Falcons will take on the Emery Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Canyon View is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Morgan 3-1.
Zac Millett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Trenton Ludlow, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Grantsville typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Emery proved too difficult a challenge. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Cowboys.
Wade Stilson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Stilson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Peyton Alton was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Canyon View is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9-1 record this season. As for Emery, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-11.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Canyon View hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Emery struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Canyon View took their win against Emery when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 12-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Canyon View since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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