For the second straight game, Burley will face off against Jerome. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Burley Bobcats take on Jerome Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Burley has four straight victories, Jerome has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Burley is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over Jerome on Thursday. While the Bobcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Jake Redder was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mack Haynes
| 03/27/25 vs Jerome | 4 |
| 04/23/24 vs Canyon Ridge | 3 |
| 04/12/24 @ Wood River | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Borah | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Elko | 1 |
In other batting news, Jacoby Roe and Mack Haynes did most of the damage at the plate: Roe went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Haynes scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave Haynes a new career-high. Jackson Funk was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Burley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jerome struck out seven times.
Burley's record is now 6-2. As for Jerome, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Burley's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Burley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Jerome, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Burley continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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