Softball Preview: Idaho Falls Tigers vs. Blackfoot Broncos
Idaho Falls is 9-1 against Blackfoot since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Idaho Falls Tigers will be playing at home against the Blackfoot Broncos at 3:30 p.m. Idaho Falls will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Idaho Falls gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Skyline by a score of 11-8.
Shae Salem was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Olivia Cordon was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Blackfoot faced Twin Falls in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Blackfoot suffered a rough 10-4 loss at the hands of Twin Falls.
Blackfoot saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Quincy Cronquist, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Idaho Falls' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-5. As for Blackfoot, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Idaho Falls hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .351. However, it's not like Blackfoot struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Idaho Falls skirted past Blackfoot 4-3 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Idaho Falls repeat their success, or does Blackfoot have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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