The Duchesne Eagles will challenge the Grand County Red Devils at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Duchesne has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Duchesne lost 17-6 to San Juan on Monday. The Eagles have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Rylann Butler
| 04/17/25 vs Summit Academy | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs North Summit | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Monticello | 3 |
| 04/21/25 @ San Juan | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Monticello | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Rylann Butler was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. He has become a key player for Duchesne: the team is 6-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-10 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Grand County entered their tilt with Providence Hall on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Patriots 14-3. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won seven matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Caden Swasey was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI and two doubles. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Breckin Shepherd, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs.
Grand County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Grand County's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Duchesne, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Duchesne has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Grand County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Duchesne skirted past Grand County 4-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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