The Dixie Flyers will challenge the Ridgeline Riverhawks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Dixie is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Cottonwood 8-1. The win was familiar territory for Dixie who now have three in a row.
Dixie got a great performance from Jake Andreas as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ridge Erickson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isaac Zepf, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Ridgeline got the win against Provo on Friday by a conclusive 14-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Ridgeline.
Cam Blotter was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4. Cooper Clark was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Dixie's victory bumped their record up to 24-3. As for Ridgeline, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dixie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Ridgeline struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Dixie's way against Ridgeline in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as Dixie made off with a 10-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dixie since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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