Timpview had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 0-11 to make it 13. They lost 17-7 to the Mountain View Bruins. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 4, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Halia Aumua made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She also brought in two RBI, marking her first of the season. Nelly Gongora was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
As for Mountain View, their record is now 8-12. The game was the first time they have beaten Timpview on their field since March 31, 2022.
On Mountain View's side, Maisy Odell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Odell was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Lucy Clark was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophie Stoddard, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Timpview will square off against Wasatch at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Thunderbirds are facing the Wasps at the right time seeing as the Wasps are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mountain View, they will challenge Payson at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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