Timpanogos dropped their record down to 13-5 on Monday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Orem Tigers by a score of 5-4. The Timberwolves were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
Kale'a Nakayama was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Kaydance Pope was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Orem, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games.
On Orem's side, Kiley Hoshnic spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sadie Groneman, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Timpanogos will host Mountain View at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Timberwolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Orem, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Uintah at 3:30 p.m. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Utes have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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