Salmon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 15-2 loss at the hands of the Challis Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Salmon of the 21-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lloyd Neff and Chase Blatt did some serious damage despite the final result: Neff went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI, while Blatt went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI.
On Challis' side, Brayden Ollar made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Ollar was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braxton Gamett, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kole Hansen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Salmon's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Challis, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Salmon will face off against Soda Springs at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Challis, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Idaho City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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