After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Timnath brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They were the clear victor by a 14-5 margin over the Mountain View Mountain Lions on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cubs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Lily Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted in her last 12 matchups.
At the plate, Timnath let Anya Gregov and Hailey Kejr loose on the outfield. Gregov scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Kejr scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tessa Strnad, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Timnath's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10. As for Mountain View, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Timnath will host Greeley Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Greeley Central is coming into the game with six straight victories on the road, so Timnath will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Mountain View, they will take on Thompson Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thompson Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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