Baseball Recap: West Jefferson Panthers vs. Firth Cougars
Sadly, West Jefferson is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. Their tough 18-4 loss to the Firth Cougars on Thursday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Jefferson of the 25-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Firth's part, Michael Adams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Adams was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kayden Hutchings was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Darrell Vasquez, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
West Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Firth, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Jefferson will take on Salmon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Salmon is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning West Jefferson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Firth, they will be playing at home against Snake River at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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