Minico barely beat Pocatello the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Minico was the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over Pocatello on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-13 on Friday.
Noah Rich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Minico is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-5 otherwise.
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On the hitting side, Will Cofer was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Jase Murphy was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Cofer wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Minico kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for Minico: they were averaging 4.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.2.
The victory made it two in a row for Minico and bumps their season record up to 5-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Pocatello, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minico will host Marsh Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pocatello, they will challenge Bear River at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bear River will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pocatello surely won't give up without a fight.
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