Chukars Walk Off Against the Brewers
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IDAHO FALLS, ID — It was an eventful night at Melaleuca Field Monday night. The Chukars blew a five run lead, went into extra innings for the second straight night, and came away with the walk off 8-7 win over the Brewers.
Idaho Falls (23-23, 3-5) was the benefactor of a Helena error in the 10th inning that set up the winning run.
Michael Hill reached base thanks to a dropped routine fly ball by Dionis Hinojosa. Luis Valenzuela knocked home Hill to give the Chukars the victory.
Bryan Brickhouse allowed only one run on two hits in five innings for the Greybirds.
The Brewers (17-30, 4-5) rallied from a five run deficit to tie it up. Four of the runs came in the eighth inning.
Idaho Falls walked a season high 12 times in the win.
The Chukars continue the seven game homestand at Melaleuca Field on Tuesday.