For the second straight game, Blackfoot will face off against Shelley. The Broncos will take on the Russets at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Blackfoot has five straight victories, Shelley has 12 straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Thursday, Blackfoot beat Shelley 8-3.
Nash Randall tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Easton Cannon was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Jagger Wren was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Blackfoot hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Blackfoot pushed their record up to 13-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Shelley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Shelley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Blackfoot has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. It's a different story for Shelley, though, as they've only averaged .362. Will they be able to contain Blackfoot's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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