by Scott Sacry
Florence scored 4 runs in the last two innings to defeat Corvallis 6-2 on Tuesday, May 2nd. Pitcher Trapper Oster got the win, allowing one hit in 5 innings and striking out 8. At the plate, Gabe Philbrick went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and Patrick Duchien went 3 for 4 and scored a run.
Then on Friday, Florence defeated Hamilton 8-6. Florence’s Drew Wagner went 3 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBI’s and Patrick Duchien was 3 for 4 and also hit a home run.
Corvallis lost to Florence 2-6 on Tuesday, May 2nd. Corvallis pitcher Mason Anderson struck out 9 batters and Bobby Truc went 1 for 3 and had an RBI.
Then on Friday, Corvallis defeated East Helena 6-1. Corvallis pitcher Brandon Brenneman struck out six batters. Charlie Chavez went 1 for 3, scored 2 runs, and stole 3 bases, and Mason Anderson went 1 for 3 with an RBI and 3 stolen bases.
Hamilton defeated Stevensville 7-5 on Tuesday, May 2nd. Hamilton’s Conner Ekin went 3 for 4 and scored 3 runs, Emerson Widmer went 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Tyce O’Connell had 2 RBI’s. Then on Friday, Hamilton lost to Florence 6-8. Hamilton’s Jacob Westberry went 2 for 2 with a solo home run and scored 4 runs. Jackson Jessop went 2 for 4 and scored a run.
Stevensville lost to Hamilton 5-7 on Tuesday, May 2nd. Stevensville’s Drake Springer went 2 for 4, and Kellan Beller went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.
Then on Friday, Stevensville lost to Dillon 1-5 and 6-13. In the second game, Stevi’s Evan Montague went 3 for 4, scored a run, and had 2 stolen bases, and Jeffrey Berryman went 2 for 2 and scored 3 runs.