Preston took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Snake River, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Panthers on Tuesday. This was a revenge game for the Indians: when they faced off against the Panthers back in March, they had to take a 13-3 defeat.
Saager Keller made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Keller was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Treston Day was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Levi Despain, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Indians
| 04/08/25 vs Snake River | 12 |
| 04/01/25 vs Malad | 11 |
| 03/20/25 @ Kimberly | 6 |
| 05/07/24 vs Century | 6 |
| 05/04/24 @ Pocatello | 4 |
| + 2 more games |
Preston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Preston is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Snake River, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Preston will head out to face off against Sugar-Salem at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Snake River, they will venture away from home to take on American Falls at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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