Pleasant Grove had won four straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped their record up to 19-6 to make it five. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Westlake Thunder, sneaking past 4-3. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Thunder recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Keslie Draney spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Maile Larsen
| 05/02/25 @ Westlake | 4 |
| 04/30/25 vs Maple Mountain | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Lehi | 0 |
| 04/24/25 @ Skyridge | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Lone Peak | 3 |
| + 28 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maile Larsen, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aniston Norton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Pleasant Grove hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westlake struck out six times.
As for Westlake, their loss dropped their record down to 17-6. They haven't had much luck with Pleasant Grove recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
On Westlake's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Brilynn Attebery gave up just two earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Audrey Sherman was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Madison Buckley was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Coming up, Pleasant Grove will be playing at home against American Fork at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings are facing the Cavemen at the right time seeing as the Cavemen are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Westlake, they will venture away from home to square off against Lehi at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pioneers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Thunder surely won't give up without a fight.
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