Genesee had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 16-3 margin over the Nezperce Nighthawks on Saturday. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Nighthawks: they've now won nine in a row.
Jackson Banks
| 03/15/25 @ Nezperce | 9 |
| 04/30/24 vs Lapwai | 6 |
| 03/19/24 vs Nezperce | 3 |
| 04/10/24 @ Potlatch | 2 |
Jackson Banks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reggie Granlund, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Neil Jarolimek was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Genesee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nezperce only posted an OBP of .346.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Genesee beat Nezperce by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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