For the second straight game, Pocatello will face off against Preston. The Thunder will venture away from home to square off against the Indians at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pocatello has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pocatello managed to slip by Preston the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Thunder came up short against the Indians on Wednesday, falling 12-1.
For Preston's part, Caide Oxborrow made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Oxborrow is becoming a predictor of Preston's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't). Oxborrow was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Conner Thomson was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has become a key player for Preston: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ezra Benavidez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Preston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Preston's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6. As for Pocatello, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
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