It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Boise ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Ridgevue Warhawks. The victory was some much needed relief for the Brave as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Aidric Bird
| 04/18/25 vs Ridgevue | 6 |
| 04/10/25 @ Meridian | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Kuna | 0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Centennial | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Borah | 6 |
Aidric Bird tossed a big game, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted over his last five contests.
At the plate, Boise let Brody Newbery and Alixon Rodriguez -Aponte run wild. Newbery went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Rodriguez -Aponte got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits Newbery has posted since back in March. Bo Schaaf was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Boise's record now sits at 9-11. As for Ridgevue, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7-1 record this season.
Boise didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-6 defeat against Rocky Mountain on the 22nd. As for Ridgevue, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-3 win against Borah on the 22nd.
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