
Vikings
05/09/25 @ Firth | 6 |
05/03/25 vs Firth | 6 |
05/03/25 vs Firth | 13 |
05/03/25 vs North Fremont | 5 |
05/01/25 vs Salmon | 10 |
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Challis and Firth are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2023, but likely not for long. The Vikings will take on the Cougars at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Challis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Challis heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Firth. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Firth's part, Darrell Vasquez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, Vasquez posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, Firth let Quinton Hall and Michael Adams run wild. Hall went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Adams went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Brycen Andersen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Firth was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Challis only posted a batting average of .241.
Challis' defeat dropped their record down to 16-10-1. As for Firth, their loss dropped their record down to 19-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Challis has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Firth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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