Century hasn't had much luck against Pocatello recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks will face off against the Thunder at 4:30 p.m. Century has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Century is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Monday. They lost 13-0 to Hillcrest.
Meanwhile, Pocatello waltzed into their contest on Monday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Trojans.
Pocatello let Jakobi Nebeker and Oakley Hirschi run wild. Nebeker went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Hirschi went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Hirschi has posted since April 4th. Another player making a difference was Jordy Snell, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Century's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Pocatello, they pushed their record up to 15-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Century has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Pocatello struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Century suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Pocatello when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Diamondbacks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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