After a string of four wins, Timpview's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Granger Lancers by a score of 7-5. Timpview was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Granger apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Timpview saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brigham Richards, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Cannon, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Timpview didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Granger only tossed five.
On Granger's side, Taufa Tonga made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Tonga was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Taviahn Pickering was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Anthony Spicer, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Timpview's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2. As for Granger, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Timpview will face off against Payson at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Granger, they will be playing at home against Judge Memorial Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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