Gem State Adventist Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Idaho City Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gem State Adventist Academy of the 15-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For Idaho City's part, Tell Jewell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Jewell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jewell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Jewell wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gabe Goodman, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Goodman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Erbe, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Gem State Adventist Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Idaho City, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6.
Gem State Adventist Academy will head out on the road to square off against Wilder at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gem State Adventist Academy is facing Wilder at the right time seeing as Wilder is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Idaho City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glenns Ferry at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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