Pleasant Grove fell victim to Dixie and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dixie Flyers. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Pleasant Grove was not able to get on the board.
Hudson Banks was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On Dixie's side, James Lea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Boston Vest was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Pleasant Grove and nudges their season record down to 3-2. As for Dixie, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pleasant Grove will take on Desert Oasis at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Desert Oasis is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Pleasant Grove will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Dixie, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Taylorsville at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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