Late Runs Fuel Voyagers' Second Straight Comeback
Great Falls, MT-The Voyagers plated 11 runs over a three-inning span and posted a second-straight come-from-behind victory 12-7 over Idaho Falls Friday night at Centene Stadium.
Great Falls, MT-The Voyagers plated 11 runs over a three-inning span and posted a second-straight come-from-behind victory 12-7 over Idaho Falls Friday night at Centene Stadium.
Great Falls (25-26, 3-10) is now 18-9 at home this season. The Voyagers improved to 11-5 against the South Division. Idaho Falls (26-25, 5-8) has lost three in a row. The Chukars dropped to 7-9 against North opponents.
The Chukars started the scoring again with a two-run 1st. After back-to-back walks to open the game, Nate Eaton doubled up the right field line for a 2-0 lead. The Voyagers cut the lead in half with a mark in the 3rd. A one-out, solo home run by
Idaho Falls added to its lead with two runs in the 4th and three more in the 5th for a 7-1 cushion. In the 4th,
The Voyagers comeback began with a two-out rally in the 6th.
Great Falls sent 10 men to the plate in a four-run 7th that leveled the game. The inning started with a Micah Coffey single to right.
The Voyagers batted around again in the 8th and scored five more times to break the tie. Romy Gonzalez doubled off the wall in deep right to spark the big inning. Lenyn Sosa reached with a bunt single to third that also ended with a throwing error allowing Gonzalez to score the go-ahead run. Bryce Bush reached on a ground ball to second that was booted. Amado Nunez singled to center for an RBI. An RBI groundout by Alex Destino made it 10-7.
Great Falls outhit Idaho Falls 15-11. The Voyagers produced seven doubles, the most in a single game this season. Lenyn Sosa went 4-for-5 with one RBI and two runs scored. Amado Nunez bagged three hits with two RBIs and three runs. Alex Destino collected two hits and three RBIs. Micah Coffey had two hits with two runs.
Great Falls faces Idaho Falls in game three of the four-game series Saturday night. First pitch at Centene Stadium is scheduled for 7 o'clock. Gates open at 6 p.m. For 2018 ticketing and promotional information, call 406-452-5311 or visit www.gfvoyagers.com.