Softball Recap: Spanish Fork Dons vs. Timpview Thunderbirds
Spanish Fork waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with 16 straight wins... but they left with 17. They never let the Timpview Thunderbirds onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. Spanish Fork might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.
Alyce Archuleta made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Archuleta has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Archuleta was also big at the plate, scoring a run.
In other batting news, Jade Romero was incredible, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emrie Pintar, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Spanish Fork's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-2. As for Timpview, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Spanish Fork will face off against Springville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Springville will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Spanish Fork surely won't give up without a fight. As for Timpview, they will head out on the road to challenge Maple Mountain at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Maple Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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