Baseball Recap: Wendell's Win on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Wendell entered their tilt with Gooding on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Senators by a score of 12-9. The Trojans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Gunner Jones made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wendell is 2-1 when Jones allows one or fewer hits, but 1-3 otherwise. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

Julian Ponce

Runs

04/01/25 @ Gooding	3
03/27/25 vs Challis	2
03/12/25 vs Filer	2
03/29/25 vs Soda Springs	1

In other batting news, Wendell let Julian Ponce and Chip Houser run wild. Ponce went 2-for-4 with one home run and three runs, while Houser scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Ponce has become a key player for Wendell: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Zayden Rogers was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one RBI.

Wendell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Wendell's record is now 3-4. As for Gooding, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wendell will welcome Firth at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gooding, they will host North Fremont at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.