The Timpanogos Timberwolves will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Payson Lions at 3:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Timpanogos is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Provo a 20-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for Timpanogos, who have now won four matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Shaylie Lang and Kelci Gingras made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Lang tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gingras pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Lang went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Gingras went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Gingras is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Timpanogos let Kaleah Sao and Madison Young loose on the outfield. Sao went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Young went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Fynley Schoonover, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Payson has not done well against Uintah recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Payson was the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Uintah. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Payson.
Aydrie Christensen made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Christensen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Payson let Adi Duke and Allie Callahan loose on the outfield. Duke scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Callahan scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Lucy Jessen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Timpanogos has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Payson, their record is now 11-8.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Timpanogos hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .400. However, it's not like Payson struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Timpanogos skirted past Payson 10-9 in their previous matchup back in March. Will Timpanogos repeat their success, or does Payson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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