Blackfoot can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Idaho Falls Tigers a 19-0 shutout. Blackfoot's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dax Whitney made a big impact no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Whitney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Whitney was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cole Robinson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Easton Cannon, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Blackfoot is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Idaho Falls, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-14.
Blackfoot will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Shelley at 3:30 p.m. Blackfoot is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games. As for Idaho Falls, they will head out on the road to challenge Skyline at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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