Copper Hills proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by ten) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Westlake Thunder. The victory continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Thunder: they've now won three in a row.
The team relied heavily on Gage Lintz, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Ali Carrillo Jr, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
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| 04/17/26 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/15/26 - Away | 11-1 W |
| 04/14/26 - Home | 8-7 W |
Copper Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive matchups.
Copper Hills' record is now 13-5. As for Westlake, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Copper Hills will challenge Mountain Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sentinels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Grizzlies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Westlake, they will face off against Bingham at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunder's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Miners have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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