Lacaze Strikes out Nine, Osprey Top Chukars, 10-4
July 30, 2019 - Pioneer League (PL)
Missoula PaddleHeads News Release
IDAHO FALLS, ID - An all-around attack paced the Missoula Osprey (22-20) over the Idaho Falls Chukars (21-20), 10-4, at Melaleuca Field on Monday night. Osprey pitcher Dustin Lacaze (W, 2-0) struck out nine batters, a season high, in 4.2 innings of work.
Eight of nine Osprey batters had multi-hit nights, including Francis Martinez's 4-5 night. Osprey catcher Axel Andueza knocked his first professional homer of his career, finishing 2-5 with 3 RBI.
The Osprey offense finished with 19 combined hits, a new season-high. Chukars' left-hander Anthony Veneziano (L, 1-2) allowed eight earned of the Osprey runs, giving up 12 hits in 4.1 innings.
CF Dominic Canzone ended his night 3-5, all doubles, and scoring all three times. SS Liover Peguero and 2B Cam Coursey both finished 2-5, and both driving in a run.
Behind Lacaze's nine strikeouts, the Missoula staff combined for 13 total, only giving up two walks.
The O's finished the night 9-19 with runners in scoring position, rivaling the Chukars' 1-9.
A three-game road series in Idaho Falls to end the month continues Tuesday night, first pitch at 7:15 at Melaleuca Field. Missoula returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field on August 1 vs Great Falls for Stadium Happy Hour. Gates open at 6, with $2 Mystery Beer and $3 micro brews until first pitch.
All Osprey game tickets can be purchased at the MSO Hub Box Office, located at 140 North Higgins in Downtown Missoula, online at MissoulaOsprey.com and by phone (406) 543-3300.
Pioneer League Stories from July 30, 2019
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- Osprey Return Home with out of this World Promotions - Missoula PaddleHeads
- 7-2 Win for Mustangs over Great Falls Puts Them into Tie for Top Spot in North - Billings Mustangs
- Offense Stalls to Start Road Trip - Ogden Raptors
- Osprey Swoop in for Series Opening Win - Idaho Falls Chukars
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- Billings Scores Early to End Voyagers Win Streak - Great Falls Voyagers
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