In a game that started off as a close matchup, Grand Canyon fell to Utah Valley with a score of 11-1 at GCU Ballpark. The Wolverines took the lead with a late offensive surge in the sixth, seventh, and ninth innings. Utah Valley collected 14 hits, drew six walks, and stole five bases during the game. Grand Canyon’s only run came in the seventh inning on an RBI groundout by Emilio Barreras, who made a return after missing 17 games due to injury. Isaac Lyon stood out on the pitching side, striking out 10 batters in five innings for Grand Canyon. Eli Paton was the only player to have a multi-hit effort for Grand Canyon.
The series between the two teams will continue on Saturday at 7 p.m. Grand Canyon currently stands at 21-13, while Utah Valley is 23-11. Both teams are top contenders in the WAC standings. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the series plays out.
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