For the second straight game, Skyline will face off against Woods Cross. The Eagles will welcome the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Skyline has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Skyline managed to slip by Woods Cross the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles lost 11-4 to the Wildcats on Tuesday.
For Woods Cross' part, Paxton Healy made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. That's the most strikeouts Healy has posted since back in March of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other pitching news, Porter Baty looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has become a key player for Woods Cross: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on James Hallows, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Woods Cross' success: when he posts at least one home run the team is 2-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was AJ Ayala, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Woods Cross lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Woods Cross moved to 6-6 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Skyline, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-9.
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