The Skyridge Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Lehi Pioneers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Skyridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Skyridge finally turned things around against Lehi on Wednesday. Skyridge put the hurt on Lehi with a sharp 11-5 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Skyridge considering their two-run performance the game before.
Isaac Johanson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Johanson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Johanson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Isaac Pickle was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Kamden Stafford was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Skyridge's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Lehi, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-9.
Lehi's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Skyridge has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Lehi, though, as they've been averaging 9.5. Given Skyridge's sizable advantage in that area, Lehi will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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