Piute is 8-2 against Bryce Valley since September of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds will square off against the Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. Piute is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Piute had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Panguitch on Saturday. The Thunderbirds were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Bobcats.

Blake Dalton
08/09/25 vs Panguitch | 9 |
08/06/25 @ Wayne | 7 |
10/04/24 vs Utah Military Academy - Hill Field | 6 |
09/20/24 vs Valley | 5 |
09/18/24 vs Bryce Valley | 1 |
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Blake Dalton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in August of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Crew Montague, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Nash Fautin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Bryce Valley unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Panguitch.
Bryce Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Antonio Moreno, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run. Another was Brace Syrett, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Piute's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Bryce Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Piute hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .379. However, it's not like Bryce Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Piute suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Bryce Valley in their previous matchup on Friday. Can the Thunderbirds avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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