Osprey Beat Billings 9-6 to Move Within 2 Games of 1st Place Idaho Falls
The Missoula Osprey fought from behind Sunday afternoon, defeating the Billings Mustangs in 10 innings, 9-6. Six runs in the final four innings helped push the Osprey in front, highlighted by two homers from RF Kevin Watson, and a three-run shot by 3B Carson Maxwell, his first of the year.
The Missoula Osprey fought from behind Sunday afternoon, defeating the Billings Mustangs in 10 innings, 9-6. Six runs in the final four innings helped push the Osprey in front, highlighted by two homers from RF Kevin Watson, and a three-run shot by 3B
Sunday afternoon in Billings, the Osprey hopped out to an early 3-0 lead in the 2nd, when 3B Carson Maxwell scored three on his first homer of the season in Missoula. However, Billings would later answer with three runs in the 4th, and two more added in the 5th . The Osprey tied the game in the 8th on an RBI double by CF Dom Canzone and a wild pitch setting up extra innings. Osprey DH
One of the stars of the game was Osprey RHP reliever
All Osprey batters reached base safely, with seven recording at least a hit. The Missoula win made it five of their last six, dating back to the first of July.
Strong pitching came in waves for Missoula against an offensively-talented Mustangs' lineup. RHP and starter
Missoula continues a strong start to July, winning four of their last five. The series will wrap up with Monday night's rubber match starting at 6:35pm in Billings. After the game, the Osprey return home for an off day to celebrate the MLB All Star Game before opening a homestand Wednesday night at 7:05.
The following home stand begins on July 10 with eight games in eight days, when Orem and Ogden comes to town for two four game series. This homestand is full of great promotions including DRNC Bobblehead night Friday, Brewmaster's Brewfest in Jack's Pub Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and Jack's Pub Happy Hour on Friday night beginning at 4:00pm.
All Osprey game tickets can be purchased at the MSO Hub Box Office, located at 140 North Higgins in Downtown Missoula, online at MissoulaOsprey.com and by phone (406) 543-3300.