The Skyridge Falcons will square off against the Lehi Pioneers at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Skyridge is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: American Fork, who was ranked first at the time (Skyridge was ranked 15th). The Falcons lost 14-4 to the Cavemen on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Cavemen: they've now lost five in a row.
Miles Robinson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
The home team had won the previous two meetings between Lehi and Pleasant Grove, and Pleasant Grove kept the tradition alive. The Pioneers came up short against the Vikings on Friday, falling 9-3.
Dawson Brown made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Lehi dropped their record down to 12-10 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Skyridge, their loss dropped their record down to 12-9.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Skyridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Lehi struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Skyridge suffered a grim 10-3 defeat to Lehi in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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