For the second straight game, Provo will face off against Mountain Crest. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Provo has won seven straight at home dating back to last season, while Mountain Crest won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
On Wednesday, Provo came up short against Mountain Crest and fell 8-4.
For Mountain Crest's part, they got a great performance from Sam Rowser as he struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Rowser a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jackson Pearce, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Bradford, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Mountain Crest was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Mountain Crest's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Provo, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Provo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like Mountain Crest struggles in that department as they've averaged .485. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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