Timpview had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-9 to make it four. They lost 8-1 to the Wasatch Wasps. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Thunderbirds couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Wasatch, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
For Wasatch's part, Blake Sweat spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Sweat has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Braxton Faller and Austin Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Faller went 2-for-3 with one run and one double, while Brown went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Brown has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Eli Turley also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wasatch beat Timpview by a score of 12-3 on Friday.
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