Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Piute). They were the clear victors by a 24-5 margin over the Pinnacle Panthers on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Thunderbirds needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Alayna Severe made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Severe was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-6 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Trinity Robinson and Ashlynne Moore did most of the damage at the plate: Robinson scored four runs and stole three bases while going 5-for-5, while Moore scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Moore also put up two doubles, which were her first of the season. Ainsley James was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Piute always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .729. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Thunderbirds
| 04/08/25 @ Pinnacle | 24-5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Altamont | 0-19 |
| 04/04/25 @ Altamont | 0-17 |
| 03/28/25 vs Panguitch | 18-16 |
| 03/25/25 @ Panguitch | 0-15 |
Piute's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7. As for Pinnacle, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Piute beat the Panthers by a score of 21-4 later that day.
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