South Summit came into this matchup off a tough nine-run defeat last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Ogden Tigers by a score of 5-3 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wildcats have suffered since March 11, 2024.
Owen Mair spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, South Summit saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Simmons, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Riggen Crittenden was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
South Summit dropped their record down to 5-10 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ogden, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Summit will welcome Morgan at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Ogden, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Stansbury at 6:00 p.m. The last four games the Stallions have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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