by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
The Bitterroot Red Sox played five games over the 4th of July weekend at the Spokane Wood Bat tournament. On July 3, the Red Sox lost to the Spokane Expos-Williamson 1-4, then lost to CDA Lumbermen 2-6. On July 4, they defeated the CBA Archers 10-0, and lost to the Edmonton Expos 1-5. Finally, on July 5, the Red Sox defeated the Calgary Blues 14-4.
Red Sox 1, Spokane Expos-Williamson 4
On July 3, the Red Sox had a hard time against the Expos’ strong pitching as Jackson Lubke got the only two hits for the Red Sox, going 2 for 3. Lubke was also the starting pitcher for the Red Sox and only allowed 4 hits, but gave up 4 runs as well.
Red Sox 2, CDA Lumbermen 6
Also on July 3, the Red sox played the CDA Lumbermen and lost 2-6. Red Sox pitcher Cash Lawrence struck out 8 batters, but took the loss. At the plate for the Red Sox, Reese Earp went 2 for 3 with an RBI, Jackson Lubke went 1 for 3 with an RBI, and Jude Widmer went 1 for 4, scored a run and stole two bases.
Hunter Harrness of the Bitterroot Red Sox slides into home plate. The Red Sox played in the Spokane Wood Bat tournament over the 4th of July weekend, winning two games and losing three. Photo by Hope Earp.
Red Sox 10, CBA Archers 0
On July 4, the Red Sox defeated the CBA Archers 10-0 in 5 innings. Red Sox pitcher Connor Quinn got the win. At the plate for the Red Sox, Elijah McNair-Neal went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs, Boedy Tadvick went 2 for 3 with an RBI, Hunter Harness went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs, and Jude Widmer went 1 for 1 and scored 3 runs and stole 4 bases.
Red Sox 1, Edmonton Expos 5
Also on July 4, the Red Sox lost to the Edmonton Expos 1-5. The Red Sox ran up against strong pitching by Edmonton and were only able to get two hits, one each from Elijah McNair-Neal and Owen Marston.
Red Sox 14, Calgary Blues 4
Finally, July 5, the Red Sox defeated the Calgary Blues 14-4 in 5 innings. At the Plate for the Red Sox, Jackson Lubke went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs, Reese Earp went 2 for 2, scored 3 runs and had 2 RBIs, Hunter Harrness went 2 for 3 with an RBI, Boedy Tadvick went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs, and Owen Marston went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs.