It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Orem had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Jordan Beetdiggers by a score of 5-1. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Beetdiggers on their field since April 26, 2022.
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Blake Brotherson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tayden Kaawa, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Merrick Bostock, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Orem and bumps their season record up to 17-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Jordan, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-11.
Orem will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Beetdiggers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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