Crimson Cliffs and Desert Hills are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Mustangs will challenge the Thunder at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Crimson Cliffs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Crimson Cliffs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Mountain Crest. The win made it back-to-back victories for Crimson Cliffs.
STATON KRANENDONK tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
CUTTER CHRISTENSEN
| 05/09/25 vs Mountain Crest | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Cedar | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Hurricane | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Westlake | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Dixie | 1 |
At the plate, CUTTER CHRISTENSEN was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was BRECKEN PARK, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Desert Hills came out on top against Stansbury on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Thunder blew past the Stallions 10-0. The result was nothing new for the Thunder, who have now won 15 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Jace Fillmore, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Harmon Skeen also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Desert Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .348 or higher in three consecutive games.
Crimson Cliffs' record now sits at 18-8. As for Desert Hills, their record is now 23-4.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crimson Cliffs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Desert Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .506. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Crimson Cliffs came out on top in a nail-biter against Desert Hills when the teams last played back in April, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
