Washington and Figueiredo Lead Charge, Jackalopes Smack 20 Hits in Rout of Hawks

In the first game of their three-game series against the Hawks, the Jackalopes defended their home turf by banging out 20 hits in an 11-3 victory. Grand Junction scored early and often – Joe Johnson cracked a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning, and Kokko Figueiredo followed with a two-run shot of his own in the second. In the fourth, Ron Washington Jr. hit a bases-clearing double to extend the lead to 7-2. Washington added a solo homer in the sixth inning and finished the night a triple shy of the cycle. He wasn't alone in that category – Figueiredo also was just a triple short of the cycle. Austin Chouinard and Jacob Cruce both collected three hits, with Cruce reaching base a team-high five times. Trey Morrill struck out seven over five innings, and Diego Jordan, Anthony Bloebaum, and Connor Barton combined for four shutout innings to secure Grand Junction's fourth straight victory. 

Great Falls 15, Glacier 1: Williams, McCabe Show Out as Voyagers Trounce Range Riders 

The Voyagers appear to be shaking off their recent losing streak well, as they wasted no time jumping on the Range Riders Tuesday night. Jaylyn Williams brought home a run with a single, and Eddie McCabe capped off a five-run first inning with a three-run homer. Williams added a two-run homer in the fifth inning, and McCabe's RBI single in the seventh inning extended the Voyagers' lead to 9-1. Great Falls padded their lead with a six-run eighth inning, which featured a two-run single by Williams and another RBI knock by McCabe. Both McCabe and Williams drove in five runs, with McCabe collecting three hits against his former team and Williams racking up four. This offense was more than enough support for Tyler Naumann, who allowed just one run and five hits with one walk and five strikeouts over seven innings. The Voyagers have now won three of their last four games. 

Billings 5, Northern Colorado 2: Mustangs' Pitching Staff Keeps Owlz in Check, Bats Rally Late for Win 

For the first six innings of Tuesday night's contest, Chase Jessee and Karan Patel engaged in a pitchers duel. Jessee carved up the Billings lineup, allowing just four hits and three walks over six shutout innings. Patel was strong in his six innings of work, allowing six hits and three walks with six strikeouts, but a Jackson Coutts RBI single gave Northern Colorado a slim advantage. In the bottom of the seventh though, the Mustangs' bats woke up – Mitch Moralez tied the game with a solo home run, and Wyatt Crenshaw delivered his first as a Mustang, a two-run homer to give Billings a 3-1 lead. After the Owlz drew a run closer in the top of the eighth, RBI singles by Luke Fennelly and Lance Logsdon padded the Mustangs' lead. Tyler Statler pitched a scoreless ninth inning to rack up his fourth save of the season. 

Missoula 14, Idaho Falls 7: PaddleHeads Use Balanced Attack to Down Chukars 

In their first game since having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the PaddleHeads came out of the gates swinging in Idaho Falls. Austin Bernard's three-run homer in the top of the second inning set the tone for a night where seven different players drove in a run. Cameron Thompson and Thomas DeBonville hit back-to-back homers to open the sixth inning, and a five-run seventh inning by Missoula put the game out of reach. On the mound, Alfredo Villa allowed two runs and nine hits while registering 12 strikeouts. At 19-6, the PaddleHeads still have the best record in the PBL by a country mile. 

Ogden 5, Rocky Mountain 2: Raptors Tame Vibes Behind Gilliam's Strong Outing  

The Raptors and Vibes got going at 11:35 am on Tuesday, and Ogden led this game from the outset. Juan Teixeira singled home a run in the first inning, Coleton Horner circled the bases on a little-league homer in the fourth, and Reese Alexiades hit his seventh homer of the season to stake Ogden to a 3-0 lead. Starter Brock Gilliam was strong on the mound, allowing one run and seven hits with only one walk and six strikeouts in six innings. Brandon McCabe struck out two in a clean seventh inning, Adam Scoggins allowed an unearned run in the eighth, and after Alexiades and Teixeira added two more runs, Dan Kubiuk worked out of a jam to record his third save of the year. The Raptors have won five of their last six games and currently lead the South Division.