
Lions
04/04/25 @ Timberline | 0 |
04/03/25 vs Boise | 14 |
03/28/25 vs Caldwell | 12 |
03/22/25 vs Parma | 7 |
03/21/25 vs Weiser | 4 |
+ 5 more games |
The Borah Lions will head out to challenge the Nampa Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Borah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Borah is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Timberline just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 9-0 to the Wolves. The game marked the first time this year in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Nampa waltzed into their match on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Everything went their way against the Wolves as they made off with a 13-3 victory. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
Kaylee Mathson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Sarah Reveles was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Payten Hutsell, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
Nampa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
Borah's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Nampa, their record is now 10-3.
Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Borah hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Nampa struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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