Indian Springs is a perfect 10-0 against Beatty since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Thunderbirds will host the Hornets at 1:00 p.m. Indian Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Indian Springs challenged Spring Mountain on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds blew past the Eagles 16-1. The victory continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won seven in a row.
Aiden Molina made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Jacob Gourley
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| 04/21/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 4 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Gourley, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. He has been hot, having also posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Adam Groeblinghoff was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four matches, Beatty finally came back down to earth two weeks ago. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sandy Valley. The Hornets' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Aaron Olmedo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Abelino Felix, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Beatty's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Indian Springs, their win bumped their record up to 15-5.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Indian Springs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .442. However, it's not like Beatty struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Indian Springs took their victory against Beatty when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 18-0 score. Do the Thunderbirds have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hornets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
