The Springville Red Devils will be playing at home against the Northridge Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Springville will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Springville sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Payson.
Hugh Redd looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Springville's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Reid Deede, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Kaden Tingey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Northridge scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against West as Northridge made off with a 13-3 win. Considering Northridge has won three contests by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tytan Redd made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Redd has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Redd was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Beau Nelson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jon Olsen, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Springville's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 7-2. As for Northridge, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Springville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Northridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. 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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