For the second straight game, Park City will face off against Cottonwood. The Miners will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Colts at 3:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Park City has ten straight wins, Cottonwood has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Park City got the win against Cottonwood by a conclusive 12-4. The result was nothing new for the Miners, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Royal Matthews
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Royal Matthews was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other pitching news, Mason Mendoza looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Justin Michaelis, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Alex Brannigan was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Park City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cottonwood only posted an OBP of .323.
Park City pushed their record up to 13-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Cottonwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Park City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Cottonwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. 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.
