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McGuff Stuffs Chuks, O's Win 7-2

Published on August 1, 2019 under Pioneer League (PL)
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IDAHO FALLS, ID - The Missoula Osprey (23-21) defeated Idaho Falls (22-21) on Wednesday night at Melaleuca Field, 7-2, claiming the three-game series from the Chukars. Hours after being named a Pioneer League All-Star, Osprey starter Patrick McGuff (W, 5-3) struck out nine batters in 8.0 IP.

LF Kevin Watson knocked his eighth homer of the season, ending his night 2-4, scoring twice.

Watson finished 5-13 with a triple and a homer in his three nights in Idaho Falls.

The Osprey offense scored their seven runs on ten hits, their third-straight night with 10+ hits. In three games vs Idaho Falls, the Osprey combined for 22 runs on 40 hits to end the month of July.

In the bottom of the 6th , Idaho Falls tied the ball game with an RBI single from Michael Emodi. In the 7th , however, Missoula answered the bell with three runs, two of which scored on back-to-back, two- out errors from Chukars' third baseman Kember Nacero.

Watson homered in the 8th , with one more insurance run coming in the 9th , to put the O's out of reach.

SS Jose Reyes shined in the bottom of the Osprey lineup, ending his night 2-4, knocking in two runs.

3B Carson Maxwell clubbed his first triple of the season, finishing 1-3 with a walk.

CF Dominic Canzone turned on his fourth double in three games in Idaho Falls, his 13th of the season. 2B Cam Coursey and C Axel Andueza both finished 1- 5 for the O's, with Coursey knocking an RBI double.

The Osprey will be home next on Thursday, August 1 for Stadium Happy Hour at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field. Gates open at 6:00, with first pitch against the Great Falls Voyagers at 7:05 pm.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing, the O's wear themed jerseys for Space Weekend, in partnership with the American Cancer Society to knock cancer out of the ballpark.

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.

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