Timberline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pocatello Thunder. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunder apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Vinny Peters was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Timberline saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dallin Welch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that Welch snagged this season. Another was Everett Lynn, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Timberline's record is now 2-5. As for Pocatello, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-5.
Looking ahead, Timberline will take on Bonneville at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Timberline's pitchers better be ready for this one: Bonneville has averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Pocatello, they will challenge Kuna at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pocatello's pitchers better be ready for this one: Kuna has averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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