Owlz Lose First Game In Idaho Falls By Slim Margin
The Orem Owlz lost their first game of the season at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls by a short margin of 8-7.The loss was only Orem's second against the Idaho Falls Chukars this season.Starting pitcher Mitchell Traver picked up the loss, giving up five earned runs in his four innings.Owlz
The Orem Owlz lost their first game of the season at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls by a short margin of 8-7.
The loss was only Orem's second against the Idaho Falls Chukars this season.
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The decisive run in the game came home when Owlz left fielder dropped a pop fly that allowed Chris Hudings to score, making the game at the time 8-4 Idaho Falls.
The Owlz went on to make the game close, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to account for the final score of 8-7.
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The loss drops Orem to 20-13 in the second half of the season, still one game behind the Ogden Raptors for first place in the Pioneer League South standings.
The loss was Orem's final road game of the regular season, as they ended with a record of 26-12 on the road in the regular season.
The Owlz will return home to finish out the regular season with a five-game home stand, beginning with three straight games vs. the Idaho Falls Chukars.