If Timpanogos was feeling good off their 11-1 takedown of Taylorsville on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Timpanogos Timberwolves fell just short of the American Fork Cavemen by a score of 3-2 on Friday. Timpanogos has not had much luck with American Fork recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Chase Riggs was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jackson Sotelo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Brighton Tate was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On American Fork's side, Court Taylor looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Gabe Hollenbach relieved him and did a solid job, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, CJ Mascaro was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Timpanogos' defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for American Fork, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Coronado the next time they take the field. American Fork will head out to face Coronado at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, while Timpanogos will head out to face them at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday.
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