Thompson Valley entered their tilt with Loveland on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Loveland Red Wolves. While the Eagles didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Mia Villafranca made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Paige Smith was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Anabelle Gerarrd was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Thompson Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a OBP of .512 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Thompson Valley pushed their record up to 8-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Loveland, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
Thompson Valley will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Berthoud, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Berthoud's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Loveland, they will venture away from home to challenge Greeley West at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Greeley West will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Loveland surely won't give up without a fight.
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