While Piute's victory against Wayne wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderbirds sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 win over the Badgers on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their matchups with the Badgers: they've now won four in a row.
Blake Dalton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Nash Fautin
| 08/23/25 @ American Heritage | 5 |
| 08/16/25 @ Altamont | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Wayne | 3 |
| 08/27/25 vs Green River | 2 |
| 08/09/25 vs Tintic | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Piute got a massive performance out of Nash Fautin, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Fautin has become a key player for the Thunderbirds: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Bodie Gayler was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Piute's record now sits at 9-5. As for Wayne, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Piute will host Bryce Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wayne, they will take on Pinnacle at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Badgers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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