In what's become a running theme this season, Blackfoot gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They never let the Pocatello Thunder onto the board and left with an 11-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Blackfoot who now have eight in a row.
Dax Whitney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. Whitney has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Whitney was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Peyton Taylor was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Easton Cannon was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Blackfoot has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. As for Pocatello, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-10.
Blackfoot does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pocatello, they will be playing at home against Marsh Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Marsh Valley's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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