Skyridge lost against Lehi back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Skyridge Falcons fell just short of the Lehi Pioneers by a score of 9-8.
Kadynce Barnes was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out 15 batters over nine innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off 16 hits. Barnes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Barnes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
Barnes wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addalie Purcell, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Hudson Ford, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Skyridge was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Lehi's side, Emerson Fuller spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Madison Salisbury was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Brynlee Cook was another key contributor, going 2-for-6 with a home run and four RBI.
Skyridge has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Lehi, they pushed their record up to 17-5-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Skyridge will take on Lone Peak at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Skyridge is facing Lone Peak at the right time seeing as Lone Peak is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lehi, they will be playing at home against Westlake at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lehi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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