Bingham extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Desert Hills Thunder. The Miners were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunder apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Desert Hills, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games.
For Desert Hills' part, Lulu West spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. With that strong performance, West is now averaging an impressive 6 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Bailey Lee and Riley Greene did most of the damage at the plate: Lee went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Greene went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That home run marked the first that Lee has launched this season.
Looking ahead, Bingham will host South Sevier at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Desert Hills, they will take on Enterprise in a tournament on Friday. The Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.33 runs per game on average), something the Thunder will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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