Spanish Fork is 8-2 against Springville since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Spanish Fork Dons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Springville Red Devils at 3:30 p.m.
Things were looking good for Spanish Fork after they put the first points on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They suffered a rough 9-3 defeat at the hands of Salem Hills.
Spanish Fork saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nixon Warren, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Spanish Fork hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Salem Hills struck out six times.
Meanwhile, Springville was able to grind out a solid win over Wasatch on Thursday, taking the game 5-2.
Easton Barrett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Barrett was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason DeLlamas, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Naulivou Lauaki, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Spanish Fork's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Springville, their victory bumped their record up to 13-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Spanish Fork has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Springville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Spanish Fork came up short against Springville when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 7-4. Thankfully for Spanish Fork, Trent Ash (who struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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