The Emery Spartans will take on the Grantsville Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Emery is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on American Leadership Academy with a sharp 19-1 win. Emery's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hayden Abrams was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and a triple. Trygg Jensen was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Meanwhile, everything went Grantsville's way against South Summit on Friday as Grantsville made off with a 9-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Grantsville.
Guhner Kimber looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Stratton Orgill, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jordan Fawson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Emery's win bumped their record up to 16-11. As for Grantsville, their victory bumped their record up to 20-2.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Emery hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Grantsville struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. 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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