For the second straight game, Crimson Cliffs will face off against Orem. The Mustangs will face off against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Crimson Cliffs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past Orem 11-3.
Tyler Ransom
| 05/07/26 vs Orem | 7 |
| 04/22/26 vs Snow Canyon | 12 |
| 04/17/26 vs Cedar | 9 |
| 04/08/26 vs Dixie | 12 |
| 03/31/26 vs Desert Hills | 5 |
Tyler Ransom made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, CUTTER CHRISTENSEN was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. AUSTIN SMITH was another key player, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles.
Crimson Cliffs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They are 9-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Crimson Cliffs pushed their record up to 15-11 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Orem, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-11.
Crimson Cliffs' speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Orem, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Crimson Cliffs continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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