Jerome took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Burley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers skirted past the Bobcats 5-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sawyer Tilley
| 04/11/26 @ Burley | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Mountain Home | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Mountain Home | 3 |
| 03/14/26 @ Pocatello | 3 |
| 04/07/26 @ Twin Falls | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Sawyer Tilley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. Tilley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. He has become a key player for Jerome: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 3-10 otherwise.
Jerome's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Burley, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-3.
Coming up, Jerome will square off against Wood River at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolverines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.33 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Burley, they will face off against Skyline at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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