Idaho City had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-8 to make it five. They lost 26-16 to the Horseshoe Bend Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 22-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Hadley Higgins
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Hadley Higgins was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in six of her five plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Taylor Vigeant was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
As for Horseshoe Bend, their record is now 3-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Horseshoe Bend's side, Kimber Jones made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and 13 unearned) runs off nine hits. Jones was even better at the plate, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with six stolen bases and four runs.
In other batting news, Harper Kennedy was a standout: she got on base in all six of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Trinity Catherman, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles.
Idaho City wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 12-10 victory against Wilder on the 25th. As for Horseshoe Bend, they have also already played their next matchup, a 17-0 defeat against Glenns Ferry on the 28th.
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