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Treasure Valley baseball player of the week (April 24 to 30)

baseball player of the week
Idaho Statesman

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Robert Orloski, Middleton: Threw a seven-inning perfect game in an 8-0 victory against Kuna. He struck out 11, and he went 1-for-3 with a triple to aid his own cause.

Kaden Mullins, Nampa Christian: Threw a complete-game, one-hit shutout and struck out 15 in a 1-0 win at Cole Valley Christian.

Ian Duarte, Eagle: Ripped a walk-off double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Mustangs to a 4-3 win over Middleton. He went 5-for-11 with three doubles and four RBIs in three wins for Eagle.

Zane Bidwell, Fruitland: Struck out 14 and didn’t allow an earned run in a complete-game, 6-1 win at Payette. He also went 6-for-10 with two doubles, a triple, a home run and six RBIs in three games.

Grayden Lucas, Skyview: Pitched a six-inning, two-hit shutout and struck out 11 in a 10-0 win at Caldwell.

Dillon Fine, Homedale: Went 10-for-14 with three doubles, three triples and 10 RBIs in four victories. He also threw a five-inning, one-hit shutout and struck out nine in a 14-0 win against Weiser.

Dax Olvera, Idaho City: Went 5-for-8 with a home run, two doubles and eight RBIs in a pair of wins over Wilder.

Cole Rohlmeier, Owyhee: Hit a three-run, inside-the-park home run and finished with four RBIs a 12-2 win vs. Capital.

Jordan Ellett, Rocky Mountain: Went 4-for-9 with a triple and seven RBIs to lead the Grizzlies to a 3-0 week.

Bryson Kellam, Emmett: Threw a five-inning, four-hit shutout and struck out five in a 10-0 win at Vallivue. He also went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

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This story was originally published May 1, 2023 at 3:04 PM.

Michael Lycklama
Idaho Statesman
Michael Lycklama has covered Idaho high school sports since 2007. He’s won national awards for his work uncovering the stories of the Treasure Valley’s best athletes and investigating behind-the-scenes trends. If you like seeing stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a digital subscription to the Idaho Statesman. Support my work with a digital subscription
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