Timnath scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They came out on top against the Valley Vikings by a score of 15-12. Winning may never get old, but Timnath sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Drake Jenkins made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Jenkins has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jenkins was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Waymire, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Joaquin Bueno was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Valley's side, Trent Mestas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Seth Kissler, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win got Timnath back to even at 3-3. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Timnath will be playing in front of their home fans against Resurrection Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Resurrection Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.4 runs per game this season. As for Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Estes Park at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley is facing Estes Park at the right time seeing as Estes Park is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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