For the second straight game, Pocatello will face off against Preston. The Thunder will be playing in front of their home fans against the Indians at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Pocatello is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Pocatello's last matchup with Preston could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Thunder came up short against the Indians, falling 7-1. The Thunder have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Preston's part, Conner Thomson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. Thomson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidyn Thomson, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Ferguson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Pocatello's defeat dropped their record down to 12-11. As for Preston, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-8-1.
Pocatello's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Thunder have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Preston, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Pocatello continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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