Potlatch is 4-0 against Glenns Ferry since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Potlatch Loggers will challenge the Glenns Ferry Pilots at 3:00 p.m. Potlatch is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
Last Saturday, Potlatch didn't have quite enough to beat Clearwater Valley and fell 3-1.
Jameson Morris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Potlatch saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Clark, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Glenns Ferry scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Lighthouse Christian with a sharp 19-7 win. Considering Glenns Ferry has won nine contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jesus Ortiz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Ortiz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Glenns Ferry got a massive performance out of Blake Chafin, who got on base in all six of his plate appearances with four runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Bryce Sterling was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4.
Potlatch's defeat dropped their record down to 15-5. As for Glenns Ferry, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Potlatch has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Glenns Ferry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 12.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Potlatch beat Glenns Ferry 9-5 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Potlatch repeat their success, or does Glenns Ferry have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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