The Bonneville Bees are taking a road trip to face off against the Highland Rams at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bonneville's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They put the hurt on Idaho Falls with a sharp 10-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Bees in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won six in a row.
Meanwhile, Highland got the win against Pocatello on Thursday by a conclusive 10-1.
The team relied heavily on Kai Jones, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Cooper Colonel, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Highland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bonneville's record is now 13-3. As for Highland, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bonneville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bonneville couldn't quite get it done against Highland in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Can the Bees avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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