For the second straight game, Deseret Peak will face off against Ridgeline. The Golden Eagles will take on the Riverhawks at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Deseret Peak has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Deseret Peak came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Ridgeline, falling 15-4.
Davis Hodge
| 04/22/26 vs Ridgeline | 3 |
| 04/15/26 vs Bear River | 3 |
| 04/08/26 vs Sky View | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Green Canyon | 3 |
| 03/18/26 @ Cottonwood | 3 |
| + 12 more games |
Davis Hodge was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Deseret Peak is 4-1 when Hodge posts three or more hits, but 5-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Faddis, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Ridgeline has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Deseret Peak, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-13.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Deseret Peak hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Ridgeline struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. 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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