Firth is 10-0 against Salmon since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Firth Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Salmon Savages at 4:10 p.m. Firth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 18 runs the game before, Firth was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Snake River. It was the first time this season that Firth let down their fans at home.
Firth saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayden Hutchings, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Salmon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on West Jefferson with a sharp 12-1 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Salmon needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Wyatt Pilkerton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Pilkerton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Salmon let Lloyd Neff and Reuel McCallum loose on the outfield. Neff went 2-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs, while McCallum scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Clayton Allen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Firth's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-6. As for Salmon, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Firth has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Salmon struggles in that department as they've averaged .513. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Firth's way against Salmon when the teams last played on Tuesday as Firth made off with a 10-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Firth since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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