The Glenns Ferry Pilots will head out on the road to take on the Idaho City Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Glenns Ferry is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Glenns Ferry lost 14-4 to Wendell on Thursday.
Glenns Ferry saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jesus Ortiz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Idaho City stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Gem State Adventist Academy with a sharp 12-2 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Idaho City considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Tell Jewell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Jewell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jewell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Glenns Ferry's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Idaho City, they pushed their record up to 13-6 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Glenns Ferry has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Idaho City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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