For the second straight game, Tooele will face off against Park City. The Buffaloes will head out to challenge the Miners at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Tooele has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tooele managed to slip by Park City the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Buffaloes came up short against the Miners on Thursday, falling 13-7.
For Park City's part, Sawyer Anderson looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Park City got a massive performance out of Justin Michaelis, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Royal Matthews, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Park City lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Park City, bringing their record up to 9-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Tooele, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Tooele hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Park City struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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