Idaho Falls extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Blackfoot Broncos. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since April 2nd.
As for Blackfoot, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
For Blackfoot's part, Kylee Pratt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. Pratt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma McGuire, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
Idaho Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Blackfoot, they have already played their next game, a 12-2 win against Hillcrest on the 7th.
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