Baseball Game Preview: Salmon Savages vs. Challis Vikings

Savages

Runs

04/24/25 vs Firth	3
04/21/25 @ Firth	2
04/19/25 vs West Jefferson	16
04/15/25 @ North Fremont	0
04/10/25 @ West Jefferson	22
+ 7 more games

Salmon is 0-9-1 against Challis since April of 2023 but things could change on Saturday. The Savages will challenge the Vikings at 1:00 p.m. Salmon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

Salmon lost 9-3 to Firth on Thursday. The Savages have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Clayton Allen was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kesl Severe, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.

Meanwhile, Challis didn't have quite enough to beat North Fremont on Thursday and fell 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Vikings have suffered against the Huskies since April 18, 2023.

Brayden Ollar put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Salmon's loss dropped their record down to 4-7-1. As for Challis, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7-1.

Challis' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Salmon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. It's a different story for Challis, though, as they've only averaged .248. Will they be able to contain Salmon's hitters?

Salmon suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Challis in their previous meeting on April 1st. Can the Savages avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.