For the second straight game, Pleasant Grove will face off against Skyridge. The Vikings will challenge the Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pleasant Grove is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.
Pleasant Grove is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Skyridge, who was ranked tenth at the time (Pleasant Grove was ranked second). The Vikings came out on top against the Falcons by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday.
Keaton Nordick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Drew Smith was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. R.J. Wilson was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI.
Pleasant Grove pushed their record up to 10-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Skyridge, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pleasant Grove has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Skyridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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