PaddleHeads Hang on in 'Knockout' Win over Hawks
July 4, 2022 - Pioneer League (PL)
Missoula PaddleHeads News Release
Boise, ID - Things would look bleak in the early going for the Missoula PaddleHeads in game 2 of a 3 game set at Memorial Stadium opposite the Boise Hawks. After starting pitcher Rafael Monsion was forced to depart in the first inning due to injury, Boise would take control, leading 7-2 through 4. Despite having a lot stacked against them, Missoula would battle back in the middle innings setting up a close fight to the finish down the stretch.
In innings 5 through 7, Missoula would score 7 unanswered runs to take the lead at 9-7. The Hawks countered in the final two frames however, scoring 3 times to tie the score at 10. The Hawks also threatened to end the game with a walk off in the ninth inning after a game tying home run started the frame. Missoula found a way to keep the Hawks off the board after that point however which led to the game being sent to a 'Knockout.' Jayson Newman would be called upon in the situation and would launch 1 homer in the opening round. Needing a home run to keep the battle going, Jacob Cruce of Boise came up short giving Missoula an 1-0 win in the knockout.
Pioneer League Stories from July 4, 2022
- Merkel Leads PaddleHeads to Sweep of Hawks - Missoula PaddleHeads
- Three Grand Slams Blows Chukars Away in Series Finale against Ogden - Idaho Falls Chukars
- Mustangs Defeat Vibes 8-1 on July 4 - Billings Mustangs
- Fun Fourth of July Series Finale Falls in NoCo's Favor - Northern Colorado Owlz
- Cantu, Perez Called up by Monclova - Rocky Mountain Vibes
- PaddleHeads Hang on in 'Knockout' Win over Hawks - Missoula PaddleHeads
- Chukars Split Doubleheader with Ogden - Idaho Falls Chukars
- Resilient Rocky Mountain Tops Billings 11-7 - 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.
