Baseball Preview: Timpanogos Timberwolves vs. Provo Bulldogs
Timpanogos has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Provo Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Timpanogos' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matchups.
Timpanogos is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Provo (and have done all season long). Everything went Timpanogos' way against Provo on Tuesday as Timpanogos made off with an 11-2 victory.
Chase Riggs tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brighton Tate, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dylan McWhorter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Timpanogos pushed their record up to 17-6 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Provo, their loss dropped their record down to 16-6.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Timpanogos hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Provo struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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