The Provo Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Timpanogos Timberwolves at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Provo took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Mountain View out 7-6.
Jackson Sharpe tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kampton Fuller, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gehrig Orchard, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Timpanogos came tearing into Friday's contest with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Reds with a sharp 13-3 victory. Timpanogos might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Chase Riggs looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Collin Morgan was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Sotelo, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Provo's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5. As for Timpanogos, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Provo's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Provo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Timpanogos, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Provo continue to outrun the ball?
Provo suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Timpanogos in their previous meeting back in May of 2021. Can Provo avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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