Lehi is 9-1 against Riverton since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lehi Pioneers will challenge the Riverton Silverwolves. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Lehi sitting on six straight victories and Riverton on three.
Lehi is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Layton. The result was nothing new for Lehi, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Kowen Walker tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mays Madsen was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Manookin, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, Riverton won against Copper Hills on Thursday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Riverton walked away with a 9-6 win over Copper Hills.
Drake Piersall was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaden Allred, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lehi's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-9. As for Riverton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lehi hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Riverton struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lehi took their win against Riverton in their previous meeting back in April of 2017 by a conclusive 14-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lehi since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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