For the second straight game, Thompson Valley will face off against Mountain View. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mountain Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Thompson Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Mountain View likes a good challenge.
On Saturday, Thompson Valley made easy work of Mountain View and carried off a 10-2 win.
Beau Heaton made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Thompson Valley is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 6-11 otherwise. Heaton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Malachi Dougherty
| 03/13/25 vs Severance | 7 |
| 05/02/25 vs Niwot | 6 |
| 03/06/25 @ Wellington | 4 |
| 04/12/25 @ Northridge | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Timnath | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other pitching news, Malachi Dougherty tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.1 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Thompson Valley is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 6-9 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Evan Raabe, who went 3-for-5 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Thompson Valley's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 4-2 (and 6-9 when he doesn't). Brayden Cronin was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Thompson Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They are 6-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mountain View has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. As for Thompson Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Mountain View's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Thompson Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. It's a different story for Mountain View, though, as they've only averaged .331. Will they be able to contain Thompson Valley's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
