Lehi took a six-point loss the last time they faced off against Syracuse, but they managed to turn things around on Friday. The Lehi Pioneers skirted past the Syracuse Titans 9-7. Winning may never get old, but Lehi sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Taygen Stephensen looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dawson Brown, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Boston Drakulich, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Syracuse's side, they got a good showing from Caleb Wilson, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Carson Miles was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs. Austin Burton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lehi's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Syracuse, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4-1 record this season.
Lehi will face off against Orem at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Orem is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Lehi will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Syracuse will take on Riverton at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Syracuse is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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