Softball Preview: Pocatello Thunder vs. Rigby Trojans
The Pocatello Thunder will be playing at home against the Rigby Trojans at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pocatello is coming into the match hot, having won their last nine games.
Pocatello can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They beat Century by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 10-0. Pocatello's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matchups.
Pocatello got a massive performance out of Azlin Bullock, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Taylee Rogers, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Rigby scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Highland 18-2. The victory was some much needed relief for Rigby as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Emma Cluff looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits.
At the plate, Lilly Fox was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Jensen, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Pocatello's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. As for Rigby, their victory bumped their record up to 7-10.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Saturday. Pocatello hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Rigby struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.6. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Pocatello skirted past Rigby 8-6 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Pocatello have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rigby turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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