After having lost a blowout in their previous game, Pleasant Grove was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Lehi Pioneers. This was a revenge contest for Pleasant Grove, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-1 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Pleasant Grove got a great performance from Austin Connelly as he struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Connelly has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tua Wolfgramm was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Hawk Henry, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Lehi's side, Caleb Crutchfield was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, Cooper Williams made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Pleasant Grove now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Lehi, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pleasant Grove will take on Lone Peak at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lone Peak will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Pleasant Grove surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lehi, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Skyridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Skyridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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