Vallivue took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Pocatello, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons skirted past the Thunder 5-3. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 11-5 victory the Thunder walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2017.
Clay Cope looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Eli Daniel was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted over his last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Aaron Rayo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Falcons
| 04/05/25 vs Pocatello | 5-3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Caldwell | 21-1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Nampa | 14-2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Jerome | 6-5 |
| 03/21/25 vs Moscow | 8-7 |
| + 4 more games |
Vallivue pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Pocatello, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vallivue will face off against Nampa at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Pocatello, they will take on Century at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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