For the second straight game, Skyridge will face off against Lehi. The Falcons will head out to square off against the Pioneers at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Skyridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Skyridge is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Lehi, who was ranked 13th at the time (Skyridge was ranked 15th). The Falcons were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Pioneers on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kason Muhlestein made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Muhlestein was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Skyridge's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-9 when he doesn't).
Boston Sundberg
| 05/05/25 vs Lehi | 5 |
| 04/25/25 vs Westlake | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ American Fork | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Westlake | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Lone Peak | 1 |
In other batting news, Boston Sundberg was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Andres Pearson, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Skyridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. They are 9-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lehi dropped their record down to 12-11 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Skyridge, their record is now 13-9.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Skyridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Lehi struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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