Chukars Tame Mustangs to Reach .500 for First Time
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(BILLINGS, MT) — The dynamic duo of Wander Franco and Kyle Pollock combined for half of the Chukars 16 hits in a 10-6 win over the Billings Mustangs Tuesday night. The victory pushes Idaho Falls up to .500 for the first time this season.
Reigning Pioneer League Player of the Week, Ryan O’Hearn got the scoring starting for the Greybirds with an RBI single in the first. That increased his hitting streak to 11 games.
Mike Jeffreys got the start for the Chukars(11-11), and pitched into the fifth inning. Javier Reynoso (1-2) escaped a fifth inning jam by stranding two runners in scoring position to keep the Idaho Falls lead.
Idaho Falls and Billings continues their four game series Wednesday night.