Lone Peak was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 14-4 to the Pleasant Grove Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lone Peak of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Sophie Barnes was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Pleasant Grove's side, Maya Pawalek was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Pawalek has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Pawalek was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Pleasant Grove let Maile Larsen and Kyser Bennett loose on the outfield. Larsen went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI, while Bennett fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brooke Fisher, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lone Peak's loss dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Pleasant Grove, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-6.
Lone Peak will be playing in front of their home fans against Lehi at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lone Peak has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Pleasant Grove, they will be playing at home against Skyridge at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pleasant Grove will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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