Mountain View hasn't had much luck against Timpanogos recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. Mountain View will host Timpanogos at 3:30 p.m. Mountain View has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mountain View is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Payson, falling 16-1.
Meanwhile, Timpanogos entered their tilt with Orem on Tuesday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Timberwolves have posted against the Tigers since March 18, 2021.
Shaylie Lang was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Lang was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaleah Sao, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaydance Pope, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Timpanogos was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .324 or higher in nine consecutive contests.
Timpanogos' victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Mountain View, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Mountain View hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Timpanogos struggles in that department as they've been averaging 1 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Mountain View suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Timpanogos in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will Mountain View have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
