Timberline extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 14-2 to the Middleton Vikings. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Timberline saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Breanna Duncan, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Isabella Overton also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Middleton, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by eight runs or more this season.
On Middleton's side, Averi Gustafson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Gustafson has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted over her last ten matchups.
In other batting news, Middleton got a massive performance out of Haylee Hultner, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Hultner a new career-high. Samantha Miller was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Timberline will challenge Mountain View at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Middleton, they will be playing at home against Caldwell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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