On Tuesday, Timberline faced Middleton in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Timberline Wolves skirted past the Middleton Vikings 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Timberline, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Delaney Wright was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Wright has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Wright was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run.
Wright wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Lauber, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Mallorie Casch was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Middleton's side, Mekenna Trimmer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Jorja Crider made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Timberline's win bumped their record up to 16-9. As for Middleton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-8.
Timberline will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Borah at 5:00 p.m. Timberline's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Borah's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Middleton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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