by Scott Sacry
Florence 11, Corvallis 0
Corvallis hosted Florence on Tuesday, April 23rd in an all-Bitterroot Valley matchup. Florence scored 5 runs in the top of the 6th inning en route to a 11-0 victory. Florence pitcher Trapper Oster struck out 9, only allowed 2 hits, and got the win, while Corvallis pitcher Branden Wiren took the loss. For Florence, Chase Wagner went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Levi Winters went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs, and Caleb Katen went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. For Corvallis, Reese Earp and Andy Pintok each had hits.
Hamilton 8, Stevensville 0
In another all-Bitterroot Valley matchup, Hamilton hosted Stevensville on Thursday, April 25th. The Broncs came away victorious, winning 8-0. Both teams had 5 hits, but Hamilton made the most of their opportunities. For Hamilton, Jackson Lubke went 2 for 3 and scored 3 runs, Boedy Tadvick had 2 RBIs, and Conner Ekin had an RBI and stole 2 bases. For Stevensville, Drake Springer went 2 for 3, and Cole Germane, Connor Lenahan and Kaden Wyant each had hits.
Corvallis 3, Butte 9
Corvallis went to Butte High on Friday, April 26th and lost 3-9. At the plate for Corvallis, Brandon Brenneman and Joe Hixon each had RBIs, Andy Pintok went 2 for 4, and Charlie Chavez stole two bases.
Stevensville 9, Butte Central 17
Stevensville traveled to Butte Central on Tuesday, April 23rd. The ‘Jackets had plenty of offense but fell 9-17 to the Maroons. For Stevensville, Evan Montague went 3 for 5 with an RBI, Braden Drye went 2 for 4 and scored a run, Joey Wheeler went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs, and Drake Springer, Shane Ayers, Connor Lenahan, and Treyzan Frost each had RBIs.