For the second straight game, Parowan will face off against Kanab. The Rams will challenge the Cowboys at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Parowan had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Kanab put an end to it on Tuesday. The Rams lost 16-2 to the Cowboys. The loss continues a trend for the Rams in their meetings with the Cowboys: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Kanab's part, Walker Baird made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Baird was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Latimer Glover was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Kanon Virostko was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Kanab always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .531 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Kanab's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Parowan, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-2.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Parowan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Kanab struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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