Timpson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-12. They lost 14-4 to the Woden Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-1 back in March.
As for Woden, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
For Woden's part, Jakson Ortiz made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ortiz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Landon Williams was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Dichard, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Timpson will challenge rival San Augustine at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Woden is set to face off against their familiar foe Gary at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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