For the second straight game, Deseret Peak will face off against Bear River. The Golden Eagles will welcome the Bears at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Deseret Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Deseret Peak fell victim to Bear River and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Bears, falling 10-0. The Golden Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Bear River's part, Stephen Starnes made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Starnes has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Chipper Hawes was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Broxton Gardner was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs.
Bear River always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Deseret Peak only posted an OBP of .292.
The win snapped Bear River's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 14-5 record. As for Deseret Peak, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Deseret Peak hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Bear River struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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