Thompson Valley had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 4-11 to make it four. They lost 15-6 to the Timnath Cubs. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cubs earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Sam Engelland
| 04/18/26 @ Timnath | 4 |
| 04/20/26 vs Timnath | 3 |
| 04/11/26 vs Northridge | 3 |
| 04/15/26 vs Severance | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Poudre | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Finn McAlpin and Sam Engelland did some serious damage despite the final result: McAlpin got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one double, while Engelland went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one double. Engelland is becoming a predictor of Thompson Valley's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-10 when he doesn't). Keagan Schra was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Timnath, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
On Timnath's side, Dane Wyman made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Wyman has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colton Mitchell, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brodyn Pafford, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thompson Valley will face off against Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Roughriders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Timnath, they will challenge Resurrection Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cubs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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