Timberline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell 11-7 to the Centennial Patriots. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Vinny Peters was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Isaac Mills and Aidan Messerschmitt did some serious damage despite the final result: Mills went 2-for-4 with one home run, while Messerschmitt went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That home run marked the first that Mills launched this season. Diego Baker was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Timberline's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Centennial, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Timberline will challenge Eagle at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Centennial, they will square off against Boise at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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