Owlz Losing Streak Reaches Seven
Published on August 1, 2019 under Pioneer League (PL)
Northern Colorado Owlz News Release
(Colorado Springs, CO) The Orem Owlz (13-30) gave up six runs in the seventh inning, losing their seventh consecutive game as they fell to the Rocky Mountain Vibes (20-23) 10-2 on Wednesday night at UCHealth Park.
For the third straight game in the series, the Owlz opened the scoring as Johan Sala belted a double off the wall in right-center, scoring Morgan McCullough in the second inning, giving the Owlz a 1-0 lead.
The lead didn't last long as the Vibes sored two runs in the bottom of the second inning on a Micah Bello double and a Jose Sibrian sacrifice fly. The Vibes scored two more runs in the fifth inning on a Cam DeVanney double after the Owlz scored a run on a wild pitch in the top of the inning.
Rocky Mountain batted 12 times in the seventh inning, scoring six runs on five hits, extending the lead to 10-2 on their way to a win over the Owlz.
Arman Sabouri (1-3) earned the win while Set Ballew (1-2) was charged with the loss. The Owlz open up a two-game series on Thursday night at Grand Junction at 6:40.
Pioneer League Stories from August 1, 2019
- Series Opener Postponed Due to Rain - Idaho Falls Chukars
- Mustangs vs. Chukars Postponed Thursday Due to Weather - Billings Mustangs
- Rocky Mountain vs. Ogden Game Postponed - Rocky Mountain Vibes
- Jackson, Knowles Names All Stars - Northern Colorado Owlz
- Owlz Losing Streak Reaches Seven - Northern Colorado Owlz
- Rox Bizarre Walk-Off Wins Series - Grand Junction Jackalopes
- McGuff Stuffs Chuks, O's Win 7-2 - Missoula PaddleHeads
- Late Lapse Gives Osprey Rubber Game - Idaho Falls Chukars
- Vibes Complete First-Ever Series Sweep - Rocky Mountain Vibes
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
