Baseball Recap: Tintic Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger

Miners

Margin (Wins)

8-17-2026 vs Freedom Prep Academy	21
8-3-2026 vs Tabiona	17
9-11-2026 @ Tabiona	16
8-28-2026 vs Freedom Prep Academy	16
8-3-2026 vs Tabiona	16

Tintic hadn't done well against Wayne over the past five seasons (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Miners blew past the Badgers 23-15. Considering the Miners have won 11 matchups by more than seven runs this season, another big win was nothing new.

Tintic got a big performance out of Logan Larsen, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances while posting 3 RBIs, 3 runs, and 2 walks. Those three RBIs set a new season-high mark for Larsen. The team also got some help from Emmitt Despain, who went a perfect 4-for-4 while posting 3 runs, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.

Tintic kept the fielders on their toes and finished the game with 26 hits. That's the best they've done in that category since at least August 4, 2025.

On Wayne's side, Beylan Wood stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he earned three runs and two stolen bases. McKlane Fillmore was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances while logging 3 runs, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.

Tintic has been on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's given a solid lift to their 11-8 record this season. Those victories came by way of their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.6 runs over those games. As for Wayne, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-5.

Tintic is on the road again on Wednesday to play Merit Preparatory Academy at 5:00 p.m. As for Wayne, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.