For the second straight game, Wasatch will face off against Timpview. The Wasps will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Thunderbirds at 3:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Wasatch's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Timpview has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
On Thursday, Wasatch got the win against Timpview by a conclusive 8-1. The Wasps might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Blake Sweat
| 04/17/25 vs Timpview | 7 |
| 04/11/25 vs Spanish Fork | 6 |
| 03/15/25 vs West Jordan | 6 |
| 03/07/25 vs Union | 9 |
Blake Sweat spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Braxton Faller and Austin Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Faller went 2-for-3 with one run and one double, while Brown went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Brown is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Eli Turley also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Wasatch hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Timpview struck out seven times.
Wasatch is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Timpview, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wasatch has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Timpview struggles in that department as they've averaged .485. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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