Thunderbirds
| 03/12/26 vs Wayne | 7-16 |
| 03/07/26 @ Kanab | 7-6 |
| 03/07/26 vs Pinnacle | 15-0 |
| 03/07/26 vs Water Canyon | 17-6 |
| 03/07/26 vs Wayne | 5-9 |
Piute dropped down to 3-2 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 16-7 to the Wayne Badgers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Badgers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-5 last Saturday.
Destri Morrill was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and two runs. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season. Ainsley James was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
As for Wayne, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
On Wayne's side, Rylan Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Taylor.
On the hitting side, Wayne got a massive performance out of Oaklee Brian, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Brian is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Erickson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Piute will be taking part in a tournament against Canyon View at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Wayne, they will take on Lone Peak in a tournament on Friday.
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