Daily Roundup: Recaps of July 13th, 2024

Oakland Ballers 3, Great Falls Voyagers 0 

The Oakland Ballers triumphed over the Great Falls Voyagers 3-0, highlighted by Josh Leslie's two solo home runs. Matthew Hickey pitched five solid innings for the Voyagers, allowing only two runs, while Christian Cosby secured the win for the Ballers with six scoreless innings and nine strikeouts. The Voyagers' offense was led by Ryan Major, Hylan Hall, Jack Lynch, and Kody Putnam, who each contributed hits. The Ballers' Payton Harden also added an RBI walk, sealing their victory. 

Northern Colorado Owlz 7, Grand Junction Jackalopes 6 

The Northern Colorado Owlz secured a 7-6 victory against the Grand Junction Jackalopes. Julian Boyd had an impressive performance for the Jackalopes, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and two doubles, while Calyn Halvorson contributed four RBIs, including a key two-run double. On the mound, Will Buraconak pitched six innings for the Jackalopes, striking out nine, and Dalton Ross delivered two solid innings of relief for the Owlz. Evan Scavotto hit a three-run home run, and Kevin Santiago added two RBIs to lead the Owlz offense. 

Missoula PaddleHeads 10, Ogden Raptors 5

The Missoula PaddleHeads defeated the Ogden Raptors 10-5 in a dynamic game. Nick Ultsch of the Raptors shone with a three-run homer, while Cole Jordan added a two-run homer. For the PaddleHeads, Patrick Chung, Collin Runge, and Colin Gordon each hit home runs, with Gordon contributing three RBIs. On the pitching side, Chris Macca of the Raptors struck out seven over six innings, and Mark Timmins of the PaddleHeads delivered a solid inning of relief with two strikeouts. 

Yolo High Wheelers 9, Rocky Mountain Vibes 3 

The Yolo High Wheelers secured a 9-3 victory over the Rocky Mountain Vibes with a powerful offensive display. Tanner Smith, Braedon Blackford, and Eddie Niemann each contributed home runs for the Wheelers. On the mound, Ben Ferrer pitched an impressive seven innings for the Wheelers, allowing only three runs and striking out ten. For the Vibes, Steven Rivas hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Danny Fox pitched 3.1 solid innings with four strikeouts. 

Idaho Falls Chukars 17, Billings Mustangs 2 

The Idaho Falls Chukars triumphed over the Billings Mustangs with a dominant 17-2 performance, showcasing their offensive power. Trevor Rogers led the way for the Chukars, hitting two home runs and driving in seven runs. On the mound, Owen Sharts pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out nine. Brendan Ryan stood out for the Mustangs with two hits and two RBIs, including a double. 

Glacier Range Riders 8, Boise Hawks 5 

The Glacier Range Riders secured an 8-5 victory over the Boise Hawks, with Gabe Howell leading the offense with a home run and three RBIs. Chad Castillo also contributed significantly, going 3-for-5 with two RBIs. On the mound, Cullen Kafka and Montana Quigley combined for a strong performance, with Quigley earning the win by pitching five scoreless innings and striking out seven.