It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lewiston had no problem doing just that on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Burley Bobcats 7-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-3 on Thursday.
Jayden Estlund spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Guy Krasselt
| 05/09/25 vs Burley | 3 |
| 04/19/25 @ Lakeland | 3 |
| 03/15/25 vs Lakeland | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Vallivue | 2 |
| 05/08/25 @ Burley | 2 |
| + 16 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Guy Krasselt, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Lewiston's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 11-14 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Luke Crosby, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Lewiston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lewiston is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-14 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Burley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-10.
As of now, neither Lewiston nor the Bobcats have any future games scheduled.
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