For the second straight game, Maple Mountain will face off against Salem Hills. The Golden Eagles will be playing at home against the Skyhawks at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Maple Mountain is coming into the match hot, having won their last 11 games.
Maple Mountain's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Salem Hills.
Chase Johnston
| 05/01/25 @ Salem Hills | 13 |
| 04/24/25 @ Wasatch | 9 |
| 04/18/25 @ Orem | 10 |
| 04/08/25 vs Spanish Fork | 10 |
| 03/26/25 vs Davis | 8 |
| + 3 more games |
Chase Johnston was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Johnston wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mick Winward, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most doubles Winward has posted since back in March. Another was AJ Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Maple Mountain hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive contests.
Maple Mountain's victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-1. As for Salem Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
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