Vikings
| 04/02/25 vs Riverton | 12-10 |
| 03/28/25 @ Maple Mountain | 7-0 |
| 03/24/25 vs Layton | 10-4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Arbor View | 6-5 |
| 03/22/25 vs Coronado | 4-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Pleasant Grove came tearing into Wednesday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Riverton Silverwolves 12-10. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vikings, who until this match were averaging 2.8 runs allowed.
Mason Hawk Henry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kale Dunn was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was R.J. Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Pleasant Grove was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Pleasant Grove's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Riverton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Looking ahead, Pleasant Grove will take on Skyridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Riverton, they will head out on the road to challenge American Fork at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cavemen's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Silverwolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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