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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: LILY THURMAN

Michigan State-bound SS Lily Thurman recently talked to Line Drive Media about USA Premier National-Zepeda, PGF Nationals, toughest opponent, Ella Thurman, Michigan State, business management, environmental science, Sis Bates, “Where the Red Fern Grows,” Chris Brown, “Arrow,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Lily Thurman

Hometown: Chico, CA

High School: Pleasant Valley High

Club Team: USA Premier National-Zepeda 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-11

Position/s: SS

Social Media: @lily_thurman17 on Instagram and @lilythurman2026 on Twitter

Honors: All-League (2024), All-League (2025) and 2nd Team Medium School All-State.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .511 AVG, 36 RBIs and 10 HRs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .484 AVG, 43 RBIs and 15 HRs.