Vibes Score Seven in Seventh to Finish Owlz

The Vibes entered Tuesday's action in need of a win, having dropped three games in a row and seeing their division lead shrink to just 1.5 games. Through six innings, the Owlz and Vibes were tied at one, but Rocky Mountain's lineup broke through in a big way in the seventh. Dusty Stroup hit an RBI single, before the newly acquired Mark Herron Jr. and Steve Barmakian both hit three-run homers to give the Vibes an 8-1 lead. Elvis Peralta added an insurance run with a solo homer in the top of the eighth, and the Vibes were able to withstand a Tim Bouchard three-run homer for a 9-5 victory. On the mound, Nico Zeglin continued his hot stretch, allowing just one run and four hits with five strikeouts in six innings. The Vibes increase their division lead to 2.5 games over the Jackalopes. 

Billings 23, Ogden 4: Mustangs Stomp on Raptors for Eighth Straight Win 

A nearly 90-minute lightning delay couldn't stop the Mustangs offense, as they put up a season-high 23 runs against Ogden to win their eighth straight game. Taylor Lomack led the charge with two home runs and five RBIs, drilling a two-run homer as part of a six-run second inning, and adding a three-run shot in the top of the eighth. Shortstop Blake Evans also homered in that second inning, hitting a two-run shot and driving in four runs on the night. Gabe Wurtz contributed a three-run homer, while John Michael Faile and Alejandro Figueredo both had multi-hit games. The Mustangs are now just 2.5 games behind the PaddleHeads for the second-half North Division lead. 

Game 1: Idaho Falls 11, Glacier 5 

Game 2: Glacier 11, Idaho Falls 4 

Range Riders and Chukars Split Doubleheader Behind Strong Offensive Performances 

Glacier jumped all over the Chukars in the first inning of Tuesday's doubleheader, with Crews Taylor punctuating a five-run frame with a two-run double. In the bottom of the third though, Idaho Falls took the lead with a six-run rally featuring RBI singles from Eduardo Acosta and Tyler Wyatt, RBI doubles by Sam Troyer and Trevor Halsema, and a two-run single by Michael Kohn. The Chukars added another tally in the fourth inning and four more in the sixth, including a two-run triple by Acosta. Meanwhile, Daniel Silva settled down and didn't allow a run past the first inning, and Brian Williams finished the game off with a scoreless seventh inning. 

Taylor and Kingston Liniak were the catalysts for the Glacier offense in the nightcap, driving in four runs apiece. The duo got started in the second inning, where Liniak delivered an RBI triple and Taylor brought him home with a single. In the third, Liniak hit a sacrifice fly before Taylor capped off a four-run rally with a three-run homer. Liniak came through in the fourth inning too, driving in two more runs with a double. Christian Kirtley got in the action in the fifth inning, cracking a three-run shot to give Glacier an 11-2 lead. The Range Riders still cling to the final spot for the postseason. 

Boise 9, Grand Junction 1: Hawks Put Up Three Crooked Numbers to Halt Jackalopes 

The Hawks only scored in three innings of their series opener with the Jackalopes, but they put up multiple runs in each of those frames. DJ Poteet got the scoring started in the bottom of the first inning with a two-run single, giving Boise an early lead. Boise added three more runs in the fourth, keyed by a two-run single from Trevor Minder. In the seventh, the Hawks scored four times, capped by a two-run knock by Anthony Walters. All the scoring was more than enough support for Matt Voelker, who held the Jacks to just one run and four hits with three strikeouts in seven innings. The Jackalopes now trail the Vibes by 2.5 games for the second-half South Division lead. 

PaddleHeads and Voyagers Rained Out, Doubleheader on Wednesday 

The PaddleHeads and Voyagers were washed away by poor weather in Missoula on Tuesday. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday, beginning at 6 pm.