After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Pleasant Grove brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They put the hurt on the Indian Springs Student with a sharp 13-3 victory on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Pheonix Lewis made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pleasant Grove is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 7-13 otherwise. Lewis was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
Jordan Walker
| 04/11/25 vs Indian Springs | 5 |
| 04/03/25 @ Indian Springs | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Bessemer City | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Oak Grove | 1 |
| 04/05/25 vs Wilson | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Timothy Blue and Jordan Walker did most of the damage at the plate: Blue scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Walker went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI and one run. Walker has become a key player for Pleasant Grove: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 6-14 otherwise. Kenyon Gunn was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Pleasant Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pleasant Grove's record is now 9-14. As for Indian Springs, they now have a losing record of 9-10-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pleasant Grove will welcome Fairfield at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.05 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Indian Springs, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Oakman at 2:00 p.m. The Student are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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