Softball Recap: Piute Snaps Four-Game Streak of Wins on the Road

Piute dropped their record down to 7-9 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 17-2 to the North Sevier Wolves. The Thunderbirds were not able to make up for their loss to the Wolves from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.

As for North Sevier, they pushed their record up to 10-12 with the win, which was their third straight at home. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by 11 runs or more this season.

For North Sevier's part, Chloe Malmgren made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Malmgren was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, Avery Taylor was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Dally Wasden was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Coming up, Piute will be playing at home against Milford at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for North Sevier, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 12-11 defeat against Timpview on the 28th.