It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Idaho Falls ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past the Blackfoot Broncos 11-10. This was a revenge game for Idaho Falls, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-11 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
The team relied heavily on Kate Rodel, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Shae Salem, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Blackfoot's side, Oaklee Vanorden was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Quincy Cronquist was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-6.
Idaho Falls is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Blackfoot, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Idaho Falls will take on Preston at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Idaho Falls' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Blackfoot, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Shelley at 4:00 p.m. Blackfoot is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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