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Osprey and Voyagers Play Two on Sunday to Wrap up Series

June 24, 2018 - Pioneer League (PL)
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MISSOULA, MONT - After the fourth postponed game of the season Saturday for Missoula (3-2), the Osprey complete the series against the Great Falls Voyagers (3-4) with a double-header at Ogren Park Allegiance Field Sunday. First pitch of game one is slated for 5:05 pm. The Osprey downed the Voyagers 8-5 in the first game of the series Friday.

The Osprey got on the board in the bottom of the second when Jesus Munoz grounded into a fielder's choice to put Missoula ahead 1-0. Great Falls countered with a run in the top of the third when Ian Dawkins scored Amado Nunez on a sacrifice fly to tie the game at 1-1. In the bottom of the inning, Missoula's offense saw the long ball aid them to a lead.

With a man on first, Hernandez drilled a two-run homer from the left side of the plate to push the Osprey in front 3-1. Zack Shannon followed with a solo homer, the first of his professional career to give Missoula a 4-1 advantage.

Hernandez wasted no time to add to the lead, blasting a solo home run from the right side of the plate to pad the Osprey lead 5-1. However, the Voyagers scored four runs in the sixth due to three Osprey errors and an Alex Destino home run.

It didn't take long for the Osprey to jump back out in front, as the home team scored two in the bottom of the inning when David Sanchez drilled a two-run double down the left field line to give the Osprey a 7-5 lead. The offense added another run in the seventh on a Cesar Garcia RBI single to finish the offensive barrage with an 8-5 victory.

On the mound for Missoula in game one is Deyni Olivero. As the Osprey opening day starter, the right-hander went five innings while allowing three hits and two runs. He did not earn a decision in the Osprey 6-5 loss. The Voyagers combat the O's starting lineup with righty Spencer Moran. In his first start, the 22-year-old gave up eight runs, four earned in two and two-third innings pitched on June 17 vs. Helena.

Edgar Martinez receives the ball for the Osprey in game two as he comes off a masterful five-inning performance in Billings June 16. The right-hander allowed did not allow a run while surrendering one hit with three strikeouts. Great Falls sends Jason Bilous to the mound in the second game of the twin bill. He allowed an earned run in two and a third innings in his 2018 debut against Billings June 20.

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