by Scott Sacry
Hamilton 7, Corvallis 4; Hamilton 15, Corvallis 2
Hamilton and Corvallis met twice last week on the diamond. On Tuesday, April 30th, Hamilton hosted Corvallis, then Corvallis hosted Hamilton on Thursday, May 2nd. Hamilton won both games.
In the first game, it was tied 4-4 after 2 innings, then Hamilton pulled away for the 7-4 win. For Hamilton, Tyce O’Connell went 2 for 4 with 5 RBIs, Conner Ekin went 2 for 2 and scored 3 runs, and Atticus Southwell went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs. For Corvallis, Reese Earp went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs, Charlie Chavez went 1 for 3 and scored a run, and Adrien Cardullo went 1 for 1 with an RBI.
In the second game, Hamilton got up 10-0 early and didn’t look back, winning 15-2. For Hamilton, Boedy Tadvick went 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs, Jackson Lubke went 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs, and stole two bases, and Andrew Ricklefs went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs. For Corvallis, Reese Earp went 3 for 3, Brandon Brenneman went 2 for 3 and Bobby Truc went 1 for 2 with an RBI.
Hamilton 10, Butte High 5
Hamilton traveled to Butte High on Saturday, May 4th and won 10-5. For Hamilton, Jackson Lubke went 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs, Conner Ekin hit a solo home run, Atticus Southwell went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs, and Cash Lawrence went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs.
With this win, Hamilton has now won 9 straight games.
Corvallis 14, Stevensville 3
On Friday, May 3rd, Stevensville hosted Corvallis and the Blue Devils won 14-3. For Corvallis, Brandon Brenneman went 4 for 4 and scored 2 runs, Charlie Chavez went 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs, Adyn Mayn scored 3 runs, and Bennet Boelman went 2 for 4 with an RBI. For Stevensville, Jackson Guenzler, Braden Drye, and Kaden Wyant all had hits.
Stevensville 3, Frenchtown 5
Stevensville played Frenchtown on Monday, April 29th and lost 3-5. For Stevensville, Evan Montague went 2 for 3, scored 2 runs and stole 4 bases, Braden Drye went 2 for 4 with an RBI, and Joey Wheeler went 1 for 2.
Stevensville 4, Butte High 16
Stevensville hosted Butte High on Tuesday, April 30th and lost 4-16. For Stevensville, Cole Germane went 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Jackson Guenzler went 1 for 3 with an RBI and stole 2 bases.
Florence 11, Whitefish 1
Florence hosted Whitefish on Tuesday, April 30th and won 11-1. Florence pitcher Jake Roth got the win, giving up only 3 hits. At the plate for Florence, Chase Wagner went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs, Levi Winters went 2 for 3 with an RBI, and Caleb Katen went 2 for 2 with an RBI.
Florence 8, Dillon 3
Florence hosted Dillon on Friday, May 3rd and won 8-3. For Florence, Jake Roth went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Drew Wagner scored 4 runs, and Levi Winters went 1 for 3 with an RBI.
Florence 16, Butte Central 2
Florence went to Butte Central on Saturday, May 4th and won 16-2. Isaiah Testerman went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBIs, and Drew Wagner, Mason Arlington, Chase Wagner and Jake Roth all had 2 RBIs. Arlington also had 5 stolen bases in the game. Florence pitcher Cole Fray-Parmantier got the win, striking out 7 batters.
With this win, Florence has now won 13 straight games.