For the second straight game, West Jordan will face off against Murray. The Jaguars will challenge the Spartans at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Jordan is coming into the match hot, having won their last eight games.
West Jordan came out on top against Murray on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Jaguars put the hurt on the Spartans with a sharp 11-1 victory. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.
Ethan Baldwin
| 05/05/25 vs Murray | 12 |
| 04/28/25 vs Timpanogos | 11 |
| 04/19/24 vs Granger | 8 |
| 04/18/25 vs Cyprus | 6 |
| 03/09/24 vs Cedar | 6 |
Ethan Baldwin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. He is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brendan Wood, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Blake DiFrancesco, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
West Jordan's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Murray, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-4-1 record.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Jordan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. However, it's not like Murray struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. 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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