Golden Eagles
| 05/01/25 @ Salem Hills | 4-0 |
| 04/29/25 @ Timpview | 16-5 |
| 04/25/25 vs Timpview | 10-0 |
| 04/24/25 @ Wasatch | 7-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Wasatch | 11-1 |
| + 6 more games |
Maple Mountain came tearing into Thursday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Salem Hills Skyhawks a 4-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Golden Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Chase Johnston made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, 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. AJ Thomas was another, going 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 pushed their record up to 21-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Salem Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Maple Mountain beat Salem Hills by a score of 11-1 on Friday.
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