Skyridge is 6-1 against Lone Peak since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Skyridge Falcons will be playing at home against the Lone Peak Knights at 3:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Skyridge had to settle for a 9-8 loss against Lehi.
Kadynce Barnes was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out 15 batters over nine innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off 16 hits. Barnes has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Barnes was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Barnes wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addalie Purcell, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Hudson Ford, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Skyridge didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lehi only tossed 11.
Meanwhile, Lone Peak was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-2 to American Fork.
Skyridge has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Lone Peak, their loss dropped their record down to 2-13.
Everything went Skyridge's way against Lone Peak in their previous matchup back in April as Skyridge made off with an 11-4 win. Does Skyridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lone Peak turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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