Jerome extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 13-3 to the Nampa Bulldogs. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
Taiten Van Tassell made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Nampa, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.5 runs this season.
On Nampa's side, Brayden O'Connor looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Logan Fernandez was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bradley Norman, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Jerome is taking a road trip to take on Pocatello at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Nampa, they will venture away from home to challenge Canyon Ridge at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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