By Kevin Dotson, CNN On Friday, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced the cancellation of some scheduled spring training games due to the ongoing labor dispute between owners and players. Spring training games, which were set to begin on February 26 with some exhibition games beginning a day earlier, will now start no earlier than March
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By MARK DIDTLER AND RONALD BLUM Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31. With the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history stretching into
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The national official shortage has had a significant impact on high school sports, and the IDHSAA is looking for new and returning officials for the spring sports season.
Continue Reading By Steve Almasy, CNN The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series title since 1995 after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. The Braves took the Series four games to two behind strong pitching and three big home runs. And although Atlanta couldn’t close out
Continue Reading An autographed photo of baseball player “Shoeless Joe Jackson” has sold for a record $1.47 million at auction, according to auction house Christies.
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BestOdds.com calculated the most successful postseason teams of all time in MLB, using data from 100-plus years of Major League Baseball.
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The defending Pioneer League champions are back in the playoffs to defend their crown, as the Chukars clinch their playoff spot thanks to another Missoula win over Billings Thursday night.
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The Idaho Falls Chukars won Wednesday night and got help from the Missoula Paddleheads, putting the Chukars one Missoula win away from making the Pioneer League playoffs.
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The playoff chase continues to heat up in the Pioneer League, but the Chukars are stumbling at the right time after their third straight loss, a 5-4 defeat to Billings.
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The big inning haunted the Idaho Falls Chukars on Wednesday night, as the Chuks lost its series opener in Billings to the Mustangs 9-5.
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For a team that scored 19 runs in the last two games, the Chukars didn’t look good on the field Thursday night in a 6-1 loss to Boise.
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Early runs helped the Chukars take the lead in the first inning against Boise Wednesday night, and the Chuks stretched that advantage to blow out the Boise Hawks 9-2.
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The community showed up Tuesday to celebrate the Idaho Falls Bandits on Bandits Day, as the cities of Idaho Falls and Ammon honored the team with a parade and rally.
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Following the first game in which the Chukars were shut out this season Monday night, the Chuks roared back into the win column with a 10-2 victory over Boise Tuesday night.
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The Idaho Falls Chukars were down from the get-go Monday night against Boise, ultimately losing to the Hawks 9-0.
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The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions.
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Facing elimination Tuesday night, the Gate City Grays dug their cleats in, got an early lead and forced a game three to decide their semifinal series against the Smithfield Blue Sox.
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The Idaho Falls Chukars were red hot entering Monday night’s tilt against Ogden, but their four-game win streak came to a halt at the hands of the Raptors in a 14-10 loss.
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The Idaho Falls Bandits are regional champions and they begin their run at another American Legion World Series title on Thursday.
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Before Thursday’s night game, the Chukars had lost five
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays shut out the Brigham City Peaches 5-0 in game one of their playoff series on Wednesday night. Grays catcher Eli Hayes helped Gate City take the lead with a two RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. Trei Hough pitched a complete game no-hitter and
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Right from the get-go Wednesday night, the Ogden Raptors took charge against the Idaho Falls Chukars, blowing out the Chuks 12-4, handing Idaho Falls the loss in a game it needed.
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Bonneville County deputies and Idaho Falls firefighters go head to head during the annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game Friday.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Game one of a six-game series against the Boise Hawks did not go the way the Idaho Falls Chukars wanted it to go. The Hawks put up four runs in the fourth inning to help them beat Idaho Falls, 6-3 on Wednesday night. Chukars pitcher Joe Slocum was tagged for five
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After losing for just the second time in 23 games against the Rocky Mountain Vibes Sunday, the Idaho Falls Chukars used an early burst of offense to pick up a 9-7 victory Monday night.
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Friday night at Melaleuca Field, the Idaho Falls Chukars made it 20 wins against the Rocky Mountain Vibes this season in 21 games.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Matt Feinstein’s grand slam in the second inning helped the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Rocky Mountain Vibes 8-4 on Thursday night. Austin Dubsky started the game for Idaho Falls and he tossed seven innings tallying seven strikeouts. Game three of the six-game homestand will start at 7:15 pm inside
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Kona Quiggle’s three RBI day at the plate helped the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the Rocky Mountain Vibes 9-4. With the win, the Chukars remain in first place in the Northern Division standings with a 4-1 record Game two of the six-game homestand will start at 7:15 pm inside Melaleuca
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If there’s one thing we know about Chukars-Raptors games, the bats are usually alive and the game can get pretty wild, as evidenced by Sunday’s bench-clearing incident.
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OGDEN, Utah (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars used a five-run eighth inning to help them beat the Ogden Raptors in game two of their three-game series. In the eighth inning, the benches cleared after a couple of Chukar batters were hit by pitches. Both managers were ejected after the incident. Idaho Falls outfielder Thomas
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Friday night, the Chukars needed a win and a Missoula loss to win the northern division in the first half of the Pioneer League season.
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Chukars needed a win Thursday night to have a chance at coming back to win the northern division in the first half of the season, and Idaho Falls certainly played like it needed a win, toppling Ogden 18-3.
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Offense was the name of the game for the Chukars and the Ogden Raptors Wednesday night, as Idaho Falls lost a slugfest 14-13.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) –
Continue Reading After a one-run loss on Independence Day to Billings, the Idaho Falls Chukars took the rubber match against the Mustangs 13-5 Monday night.
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The Idaho Falls Bandits split a doubleheader with the Upper Valley Bulldogs Tuesday night, winning 10-7 in game one and losing a one-run nailbiter 7-6 in game two.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls High School will add another banner to their gym after Jaxon Sorenson earned the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year award for baseball. Sorenson is the second Tigers baseball player to earn the award in school history. He won the honor by hitting for a .514 batting average,
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Nine innings were not enough to decide a winner on Sunday between the Idaho Falls Chukars and Missoula Paddleheads. For the first time at Melaleuca Field, the game ended with a home run derby style knock out finish. Jared Akins and Webb Little failed to hit home runs in round
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars came back from an early four-run deficit to beat the Missoula Paddleheads 16-8. Jake Binder threw 6 and 2/3rds and struck out four batters. Webb Little registered four RBI in the win. It was Pride Night at Melaleuca Field. The Chukars are the first team ever
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Former Idaho Falls Athletic Jose Canseco returned back to town on Saturday. The two-time World Series champion met up with fans at the Silver Slugger Coins and Cards store in Ammon. Canseco says he is happy to be back in Idaho Falls for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It was a special 24th birthday for Idaho Falls Chukar infielder Matt Feinstein. He launched two home runs to help Idaho Falls beat the Boise Hawks 16-7. Feinstein totaled 7 RBI on Friday night. With the win, Idaho Falls takes the series two games to one over Boise. The Chukars
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars used a late comeback to beat the Boise Hawks 7-6 at Melalueca Field. Daniel Martins-Molinari hit a line drive double to walk the game off in the ninth inning. The two teams meet up for a series finale on Friday. First pitch is at 7:15 inside
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Baseball is a game that brings people together. For Idaho Falls resident Paul Jones, he now has a three-car garage with over three million baseball cards. “I’m not here to sell them or trade them or anything,” Jones said. “I always ask myself, is this really happening? Do I really
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wearing their Madres uniforms, the Idaho Falls Chukars tallied a 20-4 win over the Rocky Mountain Vibes on Thursday night. The Chukars led the entire game after jumping out to a four run lead in the first inning. Joe Slocum earned the win for Idaho Falls after pitching five innings.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A late comeback attempt by the Idaho Falls Chukars fell short as they fell to Missoula 7-6 on Sunday afternoon. Idaho Falls debuted their Madres uniforms for the first time ever. Pitcher Eric Brodkowitz seemed to like the name change in the first inning as he struck out the side.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Semi-pro baseball is back in Pocatello this summer. The Gate City Grays released the full 2021 season schedule on Thursday. The season begins June 5 against the Royals in Logan. The Grays’ home opener at Halliwell Park will be June 12. Gate City welcomes the Blue Sox to Pocatello for a
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars suffered their first loss of the young season to Billings 14-12 to open a double header on Monday. Webb Little went 4-4 with 4 RBI for the Chukars. Andrew Don added a three run home run. The Chukars bounced back in game two of the double
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Chukars president Kevin Greene is always making sure there is a good show at Melaleuca Field on game nights. Before Saturday’s season opener, he was the show. Greene was inducted to the Chukars hall of fame in a surprise ceremony planned by his wife Bridget. His plaque will
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After waiting 616 days to play baseball, the Idaho Falls Chukars opened the 2021 season with a 17-11 win over the Billings Mustangs. Chuck Steele finished 2 for 3 from the dish with 3 RBI. Matt Feinstein also tallied 3 RBI for Idaho Falls. The Chukars and Mustangs continue their
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Malad’s dream season comes to an end as Nampa Christian beat the Dragons 4-3 in the 2A State Championship game. Carson Atwood pitched a complete game for the the Trojans. Nampa Christian finishes their season undefeated with a 26-0 record.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After 616 days, the Idaho Falls Chukars return to Melaleuca Field to play baseball. The Chukars open their season against the Billings Mustangs on Saturday at 7:15 pm. Dylan Carder and Adrian Luevano break down all you need to know before the Chukars get their season started.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Grady Combs got it done on the mound and on the base paths for the Malad Dragons on Friday night. Combs tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball to help Malad beat Grangeville 4-0 in the 2A State baseball semifinals. The Dragons face Nampa Christian for the 2A State title on
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(KIFI) – STATE BASEBALL SCORES 5AIdaho Falls 12, Kuna 2Coeur d’Alene 5, Highland 1 4ARidgevue 7, Pocatello 5Bonneville 13, Sandpoint 2 3ASouth Fremont 19, Bonners Ferry 0Marsh Valley 14, Homedale 2 Fruitland 7, Snake River 2 2AFirth 11, Bear Lake 1Malad 4, Grangeville 0
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POCATELLO, Idaho – Malad used a five-run second inning to beat Orofino 9-2 in their opening game of the 2A State baseball tournament. The Dragons got five shutout innings from Tanner Olsen to help them advance to the next round. Malad will play Grangeville in the semifinals at Halliwell Park on Friday.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – All Nampa Christian needed was five innings to beat Bear Lake 12-2 in the opening round of the 2A State baseball tournament. Brent Clapier finished with four RBI on two hits for the Trojans. A three run bottom of the fifth inning triggered the mercy rule at Halliwell Park. Nampa Christian
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Declo took the lead in the first inning and never looked back in their opening 2A State baseball game against Firth. The Hornets beat the Cougars 4-0 at Halliwell Park. Koby Zahorias threw a complete game shutout for Declo. Tregan Zollinger was perfect at the plate with two hits in two
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The 2021 Idaho Falls Chukars took the field for the first time Wednesday night in a 10-2 exhibition loss to new league rival Boise. It was the first game action for the Chukars since clinching the Pioneer League title in 2019. A lot has changed since then. The Chukars will
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For the first time in 2021 fans were back inside Melaleuca Field to watch the Idaho Falls Chukars. Michelle and Bill Meyer made the trip from Pocatello to watch the Chukars play an exhibition. Their son Cory Meyer plays catcher for the Boise Hawks. “Feels wonderful to be outside,” Michelle
Continue Reading POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays season is just around the corner. The team is making headlines for having the youngest manager in the league. Blackfoot’s Rhys Pope is the skipper at 21 years old. “It’s awesome,” Pope said. “Whenever you have people in your corner and they’re 100-percent behind you, it makes
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River is going to the 3A State Tournament after their 9-4 win over Filer. Panthers pitcher Payton Brooks pitched a complete game striking out six Wildcats.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a full day of district games, the Highland Rams beat Thunder Ridge 7-1 to win the 5A District 5-6 Championship. Both the Rams and Titans are guaranteed a spot in the 5A State Tournament. Highland will enter as a 5-6 A seed and Thunder Ridge as a 5-6 B
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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a 3A Regional Play-In the Snake River Panthers beat Sugar-Salem 10-4. The Panthers put up 8 runs in the first three innings. With the win, Snake River will play Filer in a State Play-In game on Saturday at Halliwell Park in Pocatello. First pitch is at 1 pm.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls will head to the State Tournament as 5A District 5-6 Champions. The Tigers beat Highland 4-0 and 8-7 in a doubleheader at Melaleuca Field. Both teams already earned a spot in the 5A State Tournament. Idaho Falls’ Merit Jones pitched a complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts in
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville swept rival Hillcrest Tuesday to win the 4A District 6 baseball championship. The Bees won the first game 4-1 and then took the second game of the double header 10-4. Next up for Bonneville is the champion from District 4 in the opening round of the 4A state tournament
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FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Gabe Nelson hit an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to clinch the 2A District 6 baseball championship for Firth on Tuesday. The Cougars beat North Fremont 5-4 to earn a trip to the state tournament. Firth will open up the 2A state baseball tournament May 20 at 10
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Tigers are back in the state tournament in its first full season in 5A. They clinches a berth with a sweep over Thunder Ridge on Friday. Tigers won game one 15-0 and game two 12-2. Nate Rose, Eliot Jones, and Jaxon Sorenson each combined for 4 RBI
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Highland Rams are going to the 5A State Tournament with their sweep over Madison on Friday. The Rams beat the Bobcats 4-2 in game one and 10-6 in game two. Highland will play Idaho Falls on Wednesday for the 5A District 5-6 Championship.
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FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Challis-Mackay is out of the 2A District 6 baseball tournament after falling to North Fremont 6-5. Earlier in the day, the River Cats eliminated Salmon 4-0 in a loser-out game. That earned Challis-Mackay a rematch with the Huskies, who upset the River Cats to open up the tournament. North
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ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The South Fremont Cougars took the lead in the first inning and never looked back in their game against Sugar-Salem. South Fremont’s 10-2 win over the Diggers gives them the 3A District 6 Championship. The Cougars will also go into the state tournament as the top team from their district.
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ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – Two games were not enough to settle the 3A District 6 baseball championship as Sugar-Salem beat South Fremont 8-4 in game two of a doubleheader. The Diggers force a third game with the Cougars after South Fremont won game one, 5-0. The two teams will play Saturday at 1 pm
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline and Hillcrest each picked up a win Thursday to split a double header in the 4A District 6 baseball semifinal series. The top seeded Grizzlies won the first game 3-2. The Knights bounced back to take game two 6-2. They will play one more game Saturday at Hillcrest High
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Fifth seeded Thunder Ridge upset fourth seed Rigby 7-6 in the 5A District baseball play-in game Wednesday. Ethan Dunnells went 3-4 with 3 RBI to lead the Titans. Paxton Sheppard was 2-4 and knocked in a pair of runs for Rigby. The Titans advance to face top seed Idaho Falls in
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest edged Shelley 2-1 to open the 4A District 6 baseball tournament on Tuesday. CJ Chastain struck out nine in five innings to lead the Knights. The win advances the Knights to the next round where they will face the top seeded Skyline Grizzlies in a best of three series. It
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem overpowered Teton with a combined 25 runs to open the 3A District 6 baseball tournament Monday. The Diggers eliminate the Timberwolves with the double header sweep. Sugar-Salem won the first game 14-1 and game two 11-2. Mack Chappell led the Diggers by going a combined 3-5 and 7 RBI
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville took both games of a double header against Century on senior day Friday. The Bees won the first game 13-8 and the second game 6-5. It was a balanced effort offensively for Bonneville in game one. The Bees got 2 RBI each from Lilo Cortez, Teegan Bird, Ty Martinson,
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls polished off the regular season with a 9-3 win over Hillcrest at Melaleuca Field Friday. Nate Rose had three hits and Eliot Jones knocked in three runs to lead the Tigers. Next up is the postseason. Idaho Falls will face either Thunder Ridge or Rigby in a best
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline earned the top seed in the 4A District 6 baseball tournament with a sweep over Shelley on Thursday. The Grizzlies won the first game 9-4 and the second game 17-5. Trey Olson had a monster day for Skyline. He knocked in 11 runs in the two games combined. Olson
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a baseball player who hopes to make it to the majors. Adrian Luevano introduces us to Highland’s, Jaxon Christensen.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls beat Highland 4-1 Tuesday to open a three game series that will determine the top seed in the 5A district 5/6 tournament. Merit Jones threw 10 strikeout in seven innings at Halliwell Park to get the win. The win give the Tigers a one game lead over the Rams
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pioneer League announced a new set of rules for the upcoming 2021 baseball season on Tuesday. One of the most innovative is the elimination of extra innings. Instead, the league will employ the first of its kind “Knock out” rule in which ties will be broken with a sudden
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a baseball player who is swinging a hot stick. Adrian Luevano introduces us to Challis-Mackay catcher, Averie Robles.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dylan Seeley knocked in five of Idaho Falls’ runs in a 14-1 win over rival Skyline Tuesday. Seeley was a perfect 4-4 from the plate with a double and a triple. Merit Jones allowed just three hits in five innings of work to get the win. Idaho Falls and Skyline
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