Layton won against Farmington on Wednesday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Lancers beat the Phoenix by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 7-3. The win was familiar territory for the Lancers, who have now won three matches in a row.
Austin Pritchett
| 04/23/25 vs Davis | 4 |
| 03/27/25 @ Northview | 3 |
| 03/10/25 @ Herriman | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Syracuse | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Farmington | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Austin Pritchett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Layton is 4-2 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-9 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zane Morgan, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Will Hoffman also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Layton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Layton's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-11. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Farmington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Layton will challenge Fremont at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Silverwolves' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Lancers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Farmington, they will take on Davis at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Phoenix's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Darts have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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