Elk Grove is 9-1 against Pleasant Grove since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Elk Grove Thundering Herd will head out on the road to challenge the Pleasant Grove Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Elk Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Pleasant Grove's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Elk Grove put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Pleasant Grove. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Elk Grove as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ned Frutchey was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Frutchey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Frutchey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elk Grove got a big performance out of Evan Gentil, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Groves, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Elk Grove's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-7. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs per game. As for Pleasant Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
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