Idaho Falls had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 4-14 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Hillcrest Knights by a score of 13-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Knights on their field since April 6, 2023.
Logan Whiting tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 14 over 6.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, Luke Yorgason and Makai Ferguson did most of the damage at the plate: Yorgason went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Ferguson went 2-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Idaho Falls is undefeated when Yorgason posts two or more runs, but 1-14 otherwise. Zaden Hansen was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
As for Hillcrest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. Knights fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Idaho Falls since on Thursday.
On Hillcrest's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Draidyn Allen, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Cole Croft also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Idaho Falls will have a chance to go back-to-back against Hillcrest: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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