Tigers
| 04/22/26 @ Timpanogos | 9 |
| 04/21/26 vs Timpanogos | 4 |
| 04/16/26 @ Uintah | 22 |
| 04/15/26 vs Uintah | 10 |
| 04/14/26 @ Uintah | 10 |
| + 19 more games |
For the second straight game, Orem will face off against Timpanogos. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Timberwolves at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Orem is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Orem hadn't beaten Timpanogos on the road since May 20, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Timberwolves.
Beckett Hendry tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Chase Ford was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times he's played. Mack Ellison was another key player, going 1-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Orem kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Orem pushed their record up to 15-9 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games. As for Timpanogos, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-4.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Orem hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Timpanogos struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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