PL Idaho Falls Chukars

Reverse Script from Last Night Equals Chukars Loss

Published on July 6, 2014 under Pioneer League (PL)
Idaho Falls Chukars News Release


IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Last night, Idaho Falls fell behind 3-0 and rallied with a big fourth inning to win 8-4. Tonight, the Chukars led 3-0 and the Raptors rallied with a big fourth inning to win 8-4.

Idaho Falls (9-11) jumped in front 3-0 by hopping on Victor Gonzalez (1-2). DonAndre Clark used his speed to reach on an infield single. The leadoff hitter stole second base, and scored on a Wander Franco single to left field. Two more runs scored in the second frame. Kyle Pollock doubled home Brawlun Gomez to make it 2-0. After getting to third on a wild pitch, Pollock scored on a ground ball put the Greybirds up 3-0.

Ogden's (7-13) fourth inning changed the game. Alec Mills (0-2) allowed Colin Hering to single to begin the inning. It started the frame in which the Raptors ripped off five huts, including two run hits by Theo Alexander and Devin Ahart. A couple of throwing errors and an interference helped move ahead runners. When the frame came to a close, the Chukars were trailing 6-3.

The Greybirds offense came to a halt in the fifth. Wander Franco doubled with one out in the inning. After that, the final 14 batters were sat down in order. Vaughn Hayward tossed three perfect innings, and AJ Venegas did the same in the ninth inning for the Raptors.

Zach Lavvorn pitched 4.2 innings in relief for the Chukars, giving up four runs and striking out two batters.

Idaho Falls plays game the last of the seven game series against Ogden tomorrow. Jake Newberry is slated to throw for Idaho Falls, against Ogden's Trevor Oaks.

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