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| 05/03/24 - Home | 12-2 W |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 17-1 W |
| 04/06/24 - Away | 22-4 W |
| 04/23/22 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 04/19/22 - Away | 16-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Challis has gone a perfect 10-0 against West Jefferson recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Vikings will face off against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Challis' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so West Jefferson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Challis made easy work of Salmon and carried off an 8-2 victory.
Brayden Ollar made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over 6.1 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Jacen Farr and James Parker did most of the damage at the plate: Farr scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Parker scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits Parker has posted since back in March of 2024. Jayden Shepard was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Challis kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Salmon only managed four hits.
Meanwhile, West Jefferson unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against Soda Springs on Tuesday, falling 16-1. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Challis' record now sits at 6-2-1. As for West Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Challis took their win against West Jefferson when the teams last played back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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