Chukars walk off winners over Mustangs in extras, 3-2
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho --The Idaho Falls Chukars (3-6, 24-22) clinched the series win over the Billings Mustangs (6-3, 21-26) with a 3-2 win in 10 innings on Saturday in front of 3,488 at Melaleuca Field. Matt Lloyd was down to his final strike with two outs in the top of the first
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho --The Idaho Falls Chukars (3-6, 24-22) clinched the series win over the Billings Mustangs (6-3, 21-26) with a 3-2 win in 10 innings on Saturday in front of 3,488 at Melaleuca Field.
Matt Lloyd was down to his final strike with two outs in the top of the first when he delivered the Mustangs' first run of the game. Lloyd drove a solo home run to center field, his fifth of the season, to give Billings a quick 1-0 lead -- their only lead of the game.
The response was quick from the Chukars who scored two runs on three hits in the bottom of the first. Brady McConnell hit a solo home run to center and
With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the fourth, Billings had a prime opportunity to tie the game back up. After a fly out to center field,
Trailing 2-1 going to the top of the ninth and down to their last three outs,
The Mustangs were unable to score in the top of the 10th inning and the Chukars needed just two batters in the bottom of the 10th to secure the win. After Clay Dungan's infield single,
Billings finishes their 10-game road trip 6-4.
The Mustangs now have four days off for their all-star break. The 2019 Northwest League vs. Pioneer League All-Star Game will be played Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Boise, Idaho -- the home of the Boise Hawks.
The Mustangs will return to action for an eight-game homestand beginning Thursday, Aug. 8, against the Rocky Mountain Vibes. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. MDT at Dehler Park.