West Field High’s baseball squad kept its historic run alive on Tuesday, stretching its winning streak to 21 games with a 14‑4 victory over Skyline in the 5A state tournament. The win not only reinforced the team’s dominance but also highlighted a pitching staff that has yet to rely on a relief arm in three playoff outings.
Bryce Bagby anchored the mound, allowing just two earned runs on four hits while striking out four and walking three over five innings. His effort kept Skyline’s offense at bay and gave the Longhorns the breathing room they needed to pull away.
The offense erupted early, with Andrew Hurst sparking the scoring in the second inning via an RBI single that knotted the game. A sacrifice fly, a balk, an RBI single from Kason Taylor and a Luke Penland bases‑loaded walk in the third stretched the lead to 6‑2, setting the tone for a commanding performance.
Tyke Johnson capped a 3‑for‑3 day that included four RBIs with a two‑run double in the fifth, extending the lead and triggering the run‑rule stoppage. Wyatt Penrod, batting leadoff, contributed 2‑for‑3 with two RBIs and three runs scored, underscoring the depth of the lineup.
Next challenge: Spanish Fork
The Longhorns now turn their attention to No. 1 Spanish Fork, a team that blanked No. 9 Payson 5‑0 on Monday and arrives with a 35‑4 record that stretches back to the 2025 regular‑season finale. Spanish Fork has won 10 of its last 11 games, captured the 2025 state championship as the No. 20 seed, and is currently riding a 25‑3 streak this season.
West Field’s next test will be scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at UVU, where the team hopes to extend its unbeaten run against a squad that has been described as the hottest team in Utah baseball. In the same session, No. 7 Fremont will open its slate at 11 a.m. in an elimination game against No. 6 West Jordan.