For the second straight game, Timpview will face off against Springville. The Thunderbirds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Red Devils at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Timpview has struggled recently with 12 defeats in a row, while Springville will arrive with seven straight victories.
Timpview came up short against Springville on Thursday, falling 9-3.
For Springville's part, Zander Oakey tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Oakey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Reid Deede was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Springville's success: when he posts at least one home run the team is undefeated (and 8-11 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Tingey, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Springville's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-11. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Timpview, their loss dropped their record down to 7-15.
Springville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Timpview has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. It's a different story for Springville, though, as they've been averaging 8.7 hits. Given Timpview's sizable advantage in that area, the Red Devils will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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