Baseball Recap: Kanab Finds Playoff Glory Versus Parowan

Cowboys

Margin (Wins)

04/14/26 vs Water Canyon	22
04/24/26 vs Milford	19
04/17/26 @ Water Canyon	16
04/07/26 @ Parowan	14
05/02/26 vs Parowan	13

Kanab had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Parowan Rams a 13-0 shutout on Saturday. The Cowboys might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.

Walker Baird was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kanon Virostko, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Latimer Glover, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Kanab was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .320 or higher in five consecutive matchups.

Kanab's victory bumped their record up to 22-3. As for Parowan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.

Kanab and Parowan are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Cowboys will challenge Gunnison Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Parowan, they will take on Monticello at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buckaroo have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.