Pleasant Grove made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Indian Springs, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Spartans were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over the Student on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jordan Walker was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Amaury Webster, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Pleasant Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Pleasant Grove's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Indian Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9-1 record this season.
Pleasant Grove will take on Wilson at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Indian Springs, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fairfield at 5:00 p.m. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.59 runs per game on average), something the Student will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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