Baseball Recap: Cedar Valley Aviators vs. Timpview Thunderbirds
Cedar Valley had to endure a ten-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Timpview Thunderbirds 9-2. This was a revenge match for Cedar Valley, as the team was forced to settle for a 13-2 loss when these two played last Friday.
Talen Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Landon Johnson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Patric Bride, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Timpview hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cedar Valley struck out six times.
Cedar Valley's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-14. As for Timpview, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-13.
Cedar Valley will head out on the road to face off against Wasatch at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cedar Valley is facing Wasatch at the right time seeing as Wasatch is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Timpview, they will be playing at home against Springville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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