Baseball Preview: Springville Red Devils vs. Timpview Thunderbirds
Springville is 3-0 against Timpview since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Springville Red Devils will look to defend their home field against the Timpview Thunderbirds at 3:30 p.m. Springville is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
On Thursday, Springville made easy work of Timpview and carried off a 13-6 victory.
Hugh Redd was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Redd has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Redd was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Naulivou Lauaki was a standout: he fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ashtyn Tate, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Springville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Timpview, they dropped their record down to 8-14 with that loss, which was their seventh straight at home.
Timpview's pitching crew better be locked in on Friday. Springville hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. It's a different story for Timpview, though, as they've been averaging only 0. Will they be able to keep Springville in the park? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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