For the second straight game, Pleasant Grove will face off against American Fork. The Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cavemen at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Pleasant Grove 2.8, American Fork 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Pleasant Grove is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering American Fork just ended the team's 15-game winning streak on Wednesday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (9-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since May 7, 2024.
For American Fork's part, Kenny Johnson tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gavin Robinson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was CJ Mascaro, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
American Fork pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Pleasant Grove, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 16-2.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Pleasant Grove hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like American Fork struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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