For the second straight game, Lehi will face off against Skyridge. The Pioneers will face off against the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lehi is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Lehi is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Skyridge, who was ranked 15th at the time (Lehi was ranked 13th). The Pioneers fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday.
For Skyridge's part, the team relied heavily on Miles Robinson, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Robinson also scored two runs, which is notable because the Falcons are 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-8 otherwise. Rip Roberts also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Skyridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 9-3 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Skyridge and bumps their season record up to 14-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Lehi, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lehi has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Skyridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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