American Falls hasn't had much luck against Bear Lake recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Beavers will venture away from home to face off against the Bears at 3:30 p.m. American Falls has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Snake River hit American Falls with a four-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Beavers fell 11-6 to the Panthers. The Beavers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Jersey Sprague was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Halle Smith also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Meanwhile, Bear Lake fell victim to Teton and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 10-0 to the Timberwolves.
Bear Lake's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for American Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 6-14.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. American Falls hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Bear Lake struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
American Falls might still be hurting after the 15-5 defeat they got from Bear Lake in their previous matchup on April 3rd. Can the Beavers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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