Wasatch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 16-8 loss at the hands of the Salem Hills Skyhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wasatch of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Kyren Stocking made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3. Zach Burdette was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Salem Hills' side, Corbin Gull made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Gull has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gull was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Trig Richards looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Ward, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alex Cloward, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wasatch's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Salem Hills, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wasatch will face off against Orem at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Orem will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Wasatch surely won't give up without a fight. As for Salem Hills, they will head out on the road to take on Cedar Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Salem Hills will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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