For the second straight game, Tooele will face off against Park City. The Buffaloes will welcome the Miners at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tooele will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
On Friday, Tooele came up short against Park City and fell 15-11. Even though they lost, the Buffaloes' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.4 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
For Park City's part, Jack Gallagher was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three doubles, and one run. Those three doubles gave Gallagher a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jakob DeVries, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4.
Park City hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tooele struck out eight times.
The victory was the seventh in a row for Park City, bringing their record up to 10-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Tooele, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Tooele hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Park City struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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