The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs will face off against the Bear River Bears at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Crimson Cliffs has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Crimson Cliffs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Timpanogos 4-3.
MADDEN SMITH tossed a big game, tossing 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Crimson Cliffs saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AUSTIN SMITH, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Jack Boyer was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Bear River faced Desert Hills in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Bears lost 12-6 to the Thunder. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered since March 7, 2025.
Crimson Cliffs has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-12 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Bear River, their loss dropped their record down to 21-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Crimson Cliffs has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bear River struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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