Jerome is a perfect 10-0 against Minico since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Tigers will host the Spartans at 3:30 p.m. Jerome has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Monday, Jerome didn't have quite enough to beat Canyon Ridge and fell 13-12.
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Ellie Helmer and Emma Allen did some serious damage despite the final result: Helmer went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Allen got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Allen is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sawyer Gararad, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Minico was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They lost 14-5 to Twin Falls.
Madi Fowler was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Kennedy Carney was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Jerome's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Minico, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Minico's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jerome has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Minico, though, as they've been averaging 9.4 hits. Given Jerome's sizable advantage in that area, the Spartans will need to find a way to close that gap.
Jerome took their victory against Minico in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 13-3 score. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Spartans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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