Blackfoot hit Idaho Falls with a five-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers lost 9-2 to the Broncos. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Broncos this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 on Wednesday.
Alyssa Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Idaho Falls saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shea Salem, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Idaho Falls has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Blackfoot, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-4.
Coming up, Idaho Falls will take on Pocatello at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Blackfoot, they will square off against Skyline at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Broncos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzlies have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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