Baseball Preview: Minico Spartans vs. Pocatello Thunder
The Minico Spartans will stay at home for another game and welcome the Pocatello Thunder at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Even though Minico couldn't quite topple Mountain Home on Tuesday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the seven-point loss they took when the two last played. Minico was the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over Mountain Home. The victory was just what Minico needed coming off of a 7-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Braxon Trenkle looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jayden McKenzie was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jase Murphy, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Pocatello has not done well against Idaho Falls recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Pocatello walked away with a 12-8 win over Idaho Falls. The victory was just what Pocatello needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior contest.
GARETT KELLER made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). KELLER was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on RYKEN ECHOHAWK, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. KUDTER STUCKI was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Minico has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Pocatello, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6.
Minico came up short against Pocatello in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 6-3. Thankfully for Minico, Mccadden Evans (who didn't allow a single earned run over 6.2 innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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