Chukars Win but Eliminated From Playoff Contention
Chukars Win but Eliminated From PlayoffsBy: Tyson Whiting The Idaho Falls Chukars allowed 4 runs in the 9th inning but held on to win 8-7 at Melaleuca Field on Wednesday night vs the Ogden Raptors in the next to last game in the regular season. The Chukars were eliminated from
Chukars Win but Eliminated From Playoffs
By: Tyson Whiting
The Idaho Falls Chukars allowed 4 runs in the 9th inning but held on to win 8-7 at Melaleuca Field on Wednesday night vs the Ogden Raptors in the next to last game in the regular season.
The Chukars were eliminated from playoff contention as the Grand Junction Rockies beat the Orem Owlz 3-1 to clinch a postseason bid.
The big inning for the Chukars was the bottom of the 5th as they scored 5 runs to make it a 6-0 lead. The Chukars scored on RBI doubles by
Ogden made a late rally in the 9th as they scored 4 times in the 9th to make it a 8-7 Idaho Falls lead. Chukars pitcher Daniel James got the final out on a
Kyle Kasser has 7 multi hit games in his last 11 contests and is hitting .355 on the year. He went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a walk in the game. Jaquez and
Despite the win, it's bittersweet because Idaho Falls was eliminated from playoff contention on the next to last day of the regular season.
The final game of the season is tomorrow at 7:15 pm at Melaleuca Field. It's Fan Appreciation Day at the ballpark. The Chukars are 21-16 at home this season.
Chukars notes: Idaho Falls is 8-7 vs Ogden this season, including a 5-2 record at Melaleuca Field. The Chukars were 7 for 11 with runners in scoring position. Zach Haake made his 2nd start for the Chukars. Haake allowed 1 hit and struck out 3 in 3 shutout innings.