The Sandy Valley Sidewinders are taking a road trip to square off against the Beaver Dam Diamondback at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Sandy Valley is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Sandy Valley lost 19-4 to Pahranagat Valley on Friday.
Meanwhile, Beaver Dam fell victim to Liberty Baptist Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Knights, falling 16-0. The Diamondback have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sandy Valley's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Beaver Dam, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-16.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sandy Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .524. However, it's not like Beaver Dam struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sandy Valley took their win against Beaver Dam in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 20-4 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Sidewinders since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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