LATE HOMER CLINCHES SECOND HALF TITLE FOR RAPTORS
OGDEN, UT - Eddys Leonard homered leading off the bottom of the eighth to give the Ogden Raptors their third lead of the game, and the Raptors were able to hang on and beat the Orem Owlz, 3-2, to end their home slate for the 2019 season.The win clinched the
OGDEN, UT -
The win clinched the second half South division championship for the Raptors, who also took the first half. This is the third time in franchise history they have won both halves, after accomplishing the feat in both 2010 and 2012.
Leonard's blast came in his only plate appearance of the contest. He entered the game on defense in the top of the eighth inning and replaced
Ogden took two other leads in the game but immediately let the Owlz tie it.
In the seventh,
The Owlz loaded the bases in the top of the eighth against
The Raptors head to Orem to finish the regular season Friday and Saturday, with both games beginning at 6:35 PM. The playoffs begin Sunday, as Ogden visits Grand Junction.