Jackalopes Win It in the Fourth Knockout Round Versus Hawks

The Jackalopes have been on fire coming into this one, winning two of the first three games of the series along with eight of their last ten. That momentum was showcased early as a five-run third inning capped by an Anthony Ray two-RBI double gave the Jackalopes an 8-5 lead after the fifth. The Hawks' consistent offense persisted, however, and the game regulation ended tied at nine. A knockout round then was played where Ron Washington Jr. won it in the fourth round for the Jackalopes, giving them yet another win to pull within a half-game of the division-leading Vibes. 

Billings 7, Ogden 5: Mustangs' Early Offense Keeps Win Streak Alive, Knots Up Division Standings 

The Mustangs have turned their season around in the last two weeks coming into this contest on a 10-game winning streak. Every player who stepped up to the plate for Billings on Friday got at least a hit in the game, including multi-hit efforts from John Michael Faile, Blake Evans, Gabe Wurtz, and Taylor Lomack. As of now the Mustangs sit at 26-14 in the second half and are tied with Missoula in the second-half North Division standings.  

Glacier 8, Great Falls 7: Dean Miller Walks It Off with Two-Run Blast Against Voyagers 

Coming into this on a three-game winning streak, the Range Riders have finally started to string together some wins in the second half. They showed that fight you need for a playoff push in this contest as going into the ninth they trailed 7-6. After reliever Justin Coleman put the Voyagers away in order in the top of the inning, nine-hitter Mason Dinesen singled, and a batter later Dean Miller put one into the seats to walk it off for Glacier. Miller's long ball was one of four Glacier hit on the night, with Christian Kirtley going deep in the third inning and Kingston Liniak going deep twice.  

Northern Colorado 4, Rocky Mountain 3: Vibes Late Comeback Falls Short in Windsor 

In a game with a little less offensive sparks, there was still plenty of entertainment in a pitchers' duel. The Owlz pitchers defined the game as through eight innings they allowed just four hits and no runs were scored against them. However, as has been seen throughout the year, the Vibes score in bunches. The top of the ninth was when they struck in this one, as they scored three quickly, and with a man on second and two outs, Steve Barmakian stepped up to the plate. However, Cory Wills was able to put him away and the Owlz picked up a big win in the playoff race. 

Idaho Falls 14, Missoula 8: Huge Eighth Inning Gives Chukars the Victory Over PaddleHeads 

The recent struggles for Missoula continued in this one as they have finally started to look human in the 2023 PBL season. The Chukars pounced on these pitching woes and put up 21 hits on a stellar pitching staff with seven of them coming in the eighth inning that won the game for the Chukars. Scoring eight including a Jordan Myrow three-run blast turned an 8-6 deficit to a 14-8 lead very quickly. They will look to get another victory at home against Missoula at 7:05 tonight.