Timpview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Salem Hills Skyhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Timpview of the 18-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Timpview saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elliot Myers, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Salem Hills' side, Trig Richards tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Dagen Gammell was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. Another player making a difference was Chase DeGraffenried, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Timpview's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Salem Hills, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-4.
Timpview will head out on the road to face off against Maple Mountain at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Maple Mountain is coming into the game with five straight victories at home, so Timpview will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Salem Hills, they will head out on the road to square off against Uintah at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Salem Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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