Idaho Falls made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Blackfoot, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Tigers fell just short of the Broncos by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.
Logan Whiting was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits.
Makai Ferguson
| 04/18/25 vs Hillcrest | 3 |
| 03/15/25 @ Burley | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Blackfoot | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Hillcrest | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Hillcrest | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, Makai Ferguson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Idaho Falls: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-15 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Nelson Kunz, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Idaho Falls' record now sits at 5-16. As for Blackfoot, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Idaho Falls will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Shelley at 3:30 p.m. The Tigers are facing the Russets at the right time seeing as the Russets are stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Blackfoot, they will host Skyline at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Broncos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grizzlies have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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