
Bulldogs
| 05/02/26 vs American Leadership Academy | 11-7 |
| 05/02/26 vs Millard | 10-0 |
| 04/24/26 vs North Sevier | 8-2 |
Gunnison Valley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the American Leadership Academy Eagles on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Braxton Pickett was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Pickett was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dillon Dyreng, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Porter Comin, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Gunnison Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Gunnison Valley's win bumped their record up to 19-5. As for American Leadership Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 16-9.
Gunnison Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Kanab on the 7th. As for American Leadership Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 7-1 victory against Duchesne on the 5th.
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