Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Salmon). They were the clear victors by a 22-6 margin over the West Jefferson Panthers on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Savages in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.
Dane Piippo
| 04/10/25 @ West Jefferson | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Gooding | 2 |
| 03/23/24 @ Challis | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Idaho City | 1 |
| 05/07/24 vs North Fremont | 1 |
Thomas Baumer and Dane Piippo were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Baumer pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Piippo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Salmon is 2-0-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-4 otherwise. At bat, Baumer scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Piippo went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Piippo a new career-high.
In other batting news, Gauge Stephenson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was his first of the season. Reuel McCallum was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Salmon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .568. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Salmon's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-4-1. As for West Jefferson, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Salmon will face off against rival North Fremont at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, West Jefferson is set to challenge their familiar foe Firth at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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