Tarkio extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-5. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Falls City Tigers. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 13-3 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Falls City, they moved to 2-12 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 26, 2025.
For Falls City's part, Jayton Wilkerson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wilkerson has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Wilkerson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elin Vonderschmidt, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Vaden Leyden also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Coming up, Tarkio will welcome Bishop LeBlond at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Falls City, they will head out on the road to take on Nebraska City at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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