Springville has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Spanish Fork Dons at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Springville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Springville will bounce into Tuesday's game after beating Spanish Fork, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Springville skirted past Spanish Fork 3-1.
Naulivou Lauaki spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaden Tingey, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Easton Barrett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Springville is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Spanish Fork, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Springville has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Spanish Fork struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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