On Friday, Lehi faced Lone Peak in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lehi Pioneers blew past the Lone Peak Knights 12-6. 12 seems to be a good number for Lehi as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Caleb Crutchfield tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up six earned runs off six hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Brandon Manookin was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Williams, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
On Lone Peak's side, Zach Woolley was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Tanner Walkenhorst, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Lehi has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Lone Peak, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lehi will take on Pleasant Grove at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lehi will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Lone Peak will take on Westlake at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lone Peak is facing Westlake at the right time seeing as Westlake is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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