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Brewers Even Series with Osprey in a 13-6 Win Wednesday Night

June 21, 2018 - Pioneer League (PL)
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MISSOULA, MONT - In the second game of the series, the Helena Brewers (3-2) defeated the Missoula Osprey (2-2) 13-6 from Ogren Park Allegiance Field on Wednesday. A five-run fifth inning supplied the lead for the Brewers.

Helena's offense started in the second inning when Nick Egnatuk drilled a solo home run. Jean Carmona delivered an RBI single to push the lead up to 2-0. The Brewers added a run in the third to take a 3-0 lead before Missoula's offense came alive.

Jesus Marriaga led off with a single before Buddy Kennedy drilled his second home run in as many days to cut the lead 3-2. Cesar Garcia and David Sanchez each smacked RBI base knocks to give the Osprey their first lead of the game at 4-3.

After a scoreless fourth, Helena's offense broke the game open with five runs, highlighted by six hits. Chad McClanahan blasted a two-run home run, while Antonio Pinero drove a two RBI double to the gap to help push the Brewers ahead 8-4.

The Osprey scored two runs in the seventh to make it a tight game when Garcia ripped a two out, two-RBI double. However, Helena tacked on five more runs in the last three innings, capped off by a Robie Rojas two- run homer in the ninth to win 13-6.

Kennedy finished the game 3-5 for the Osprey, and just a triple shy of the cycle. Garcia capped of the game with a 2-3 performance and three runs batted in. The series is tied 1-1 heading into the finale Thursday night.

Thursday's first pitch at Ogren Park Allegiance Field is slated for 7:05 p.m. with the Selway Armory Pregame Show beginning at 6:45 p.m. on ESPN 102.9 and the MiLB First Pitch App.

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