The Southern Utah Thunderbirds secured a decisive 12-4 victory over Utah Tech in a five-inning game, improving their record to 16-20 and 2-4 in WAC play. Freshman Savannah Lira led the offensive charge, hitting 3-4 with five RBIs, while teammates Michaella Salvatierra and McKenzy Becerra added key contributions. Senior pitcher Delaney Baker claimed her fourth win by throwing a complete game, allowing three earned runs. Coach Don Don Williams praised the team for their grit and response after a previous loss.

By the Numbers
  • Savannah Lira finished 3-4 with five RBIs.
  • Delaney Baker had a complete game with three earned runs over five innings.
State of Play
  • Thunderbirds powered through adversity, scoring five runs in the second inning.
  • Utah Tech attempted to rally with a couple of runs but couldn't close the gap.
What's Next

Southern Utah will face Tarleton State after a bye week, starting with a doubleheader on April 10 at 3:00 p.m. MT, followed by another game on April 11 at 11:00 a.m. MT.

Bottom Line

The Thunderbirds' performance underscores their ability to rebound from setbacks, with a strong offensive showing and an effective pitching display that sets the tone for upcoming games.