Vibes Take Series Finale Over Great Falls
Colorado Springs, COLORADO - The Vibes finished the eight-game homestand on a high note Wednesday afternoon, defeating the Voyagers 8-3. The Vibes offense provided eight runs on nine hits, including eight singles, highlighted by a strong afternoon from catcher Nick Kahle (2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI) with his third
Colorado Springs, COLORADO - The Vibes finished the eight-game homestand on a high note Wednesday afternoon, defeating the Voyagers 8-3. The Vibes offense provided eight runs on nine hits, including eight singles, highlighted by a strong afternoon from catcher
The Voyagers pushed across a run in the first on a two-out RBI single from
Kahle delivered a solo shot to right center in the bottom of the second, the ball hitting off the top of the wall before bouncing over. The 387-foot homer marked Kahle's third home run of the season.
The Voyagers regained the lead in the third with a two-run homer to center by
After three scoreless frames, the Vibes offense provided insurance with three runs in the bottom of the seventh. An RBI-single from Luís Avalo followed by a two-RBI single from Kahle help mount the Vibes' lead to five.
Vibes' reliever
Vibes' starter
The Vibes finished the homestand 4-4 with two wins each against Billings and Great Falls. Sanó led the way offensively, hitting .478 with two doubles, two triples, and an RBI. In the bullpen, relievers
The Rocky Mountain Vibes are off tomorrow as they travel to Ogden for the opening of a nine-game road trip set to begin Friday. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m. The game will be available on MiLB.TV as well as on the MiLB TuneIn app. For all information on the Vibes, follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @vibesbaseball and visit the team's website at www.vibesbaseball.com.
Attached photos courtesy of: Paat Kelly
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Tomorrow's Preview: The Vibes are off Thursday for a travel day to Ogden for the start of a four-game set against the Ogden Raptors set to start Friday. Both starters have yet to announced with first pitch set for 7:00 pm. The game will be available on MiLB.TV as well as on the MiLB TuneIn app.
Homestand Recap: The Vibes finished the homestand 4-4 with two wins each against Billings and Great Falls. Sanó led the way offensively, hitting .478 with two doubles, two triples, and an RBI. In the bullpen, relievers Karsen Lindell and Brady Schanuel each made two scoreless appearances along the way. Lindell posted 6 2/3 innings of work, allowing only two hits and no walks with eight strikeouts. Schanuel worked 5 1/3 innings including 2 1/3 innings Wednesday afternoon on two hits, three walks, and seven strikeouts.
Full Luna: Tuesday night was a full moon, in perfect time for
Ouch x2: With Great Falls'
Hit Hard: The two home run game by Great Falls'
Game One Woes: With the loss to Great Falls Sunday afternoon following the loss to Billings in game one Wednesday night, the Vibes fall to 1-9 in first games of a series this season.
Familiar Face:
First 26: Historically, almost all new Colorado Springs professional teams have struggled in their first few months of existence. In 1901, the first year professional minor league baseball was ever in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Millionaires team was 12-14 after 26 games, finishing the season at 45-73. In 1950, the original Colorado Springs Sky Sox (first season for minor leagues back in Colorado Springs since 1916, in the Single-A Western League) team was 12-14 after 26 games, finishing that season at 72-82-2. In 1988, the next rendition of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (first Triple-A season, and first season for minor leagues back in Colorado Springs since 1958) team was 10-16 after 26 games, finishing that season at 62-77. In 1993, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (first Triple-A season as a Colorado Rockies affiliate) team was 11-15 after 26 games, finishing that season at 66-75. In 2015 the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (first Triple-A season as a Milwaukee Brewers affiliate) team was 9-17 after 26 games, finishing that season at 62-81. This year, 2019, the Rocky Mountain Vibes (first season as a Rookie level affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) team was 10-16 after 26 games.
Double-Double-Double-Double-Double-Double: Prior to Friday night, the Vibes had never executed more than two double plays in any game this season. On Friday, the Vibes collected five twin killings through the first six innings. In the top of the eighth inning, they tacked on double play number six, tying the Pioneer League record of six double plays in a game, set back on 9/3/98 by none other than the Helena Brewers. The six double plays turned by the Vibes equals the club record of six double plays turned during the Colorado Springs Sky Sox era (1988-2018), done three times. Those three instances: April 23rd, 1993 vs. Tacoma Tigers (at Sky Sox Stadium, now UCHealth Park) (Turned in 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th innings) (Sky Sox won 11-0); June 4th, 1995 vs. Calgary Cannons (at Foothills Stadium in Calgary) (Turned in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 9th innings) (Sky Sox won 7-2); May 3rd, 2007 vs. Tacoma Rainiers (at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma) (Turned in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th innings) (Sky Sox won 12-1).
Bello Bombs:
This Week's Preview: The Vibes start a nine-game road trip starting on Friday with a four-game series with the Ogden Raptors. After Ogden, the Vibes make the short trip to Orem for a three-game series beginning on the 22nd. The final leg of the road trip begins on July 25th with a three-game set against the Grand Junction Rockies.
NEXT GAME: Friday, July 19 @ 7:00 p.m. MT vs. Ogden Raptors @ Lindquist Field
TBD vs. TBD - Broadcast: MiLB TuneIn app
RMV TOP PERFORMERS
Brady Schanuel (2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO)
Nick Kahle (2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI)
GTF TOP PERFORMERS
Harvin Mendoza (2-for-4, R, 2 3B)
Bryan Connell (1-for-3, R, HR, 2 RBI, SO)