Timberlake has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Post Falls Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Timberlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Timberlake earned a 7-3 victory over Libby.
Casey Whaley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Logan Walsh was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Marissa Needs, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Post Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 7-3 to Lake City.
Post Falls saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalie Stroud, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Timberlake pushed their record up to 10-6 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Post Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Timberlake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Post Falls struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Timberlake couldn't quite finish off Post Falls in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 and fell 9-7. Can Timberlake avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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