Chukars score 19 in loss to Ogden
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In one of the wildest games in franchise history, the Chukars score 19 runs on 13 hits but lose to the Ogden Raptors 20-19 on a Daniel Robinson walk-off single in the last game of a quick 2 game series at Lindquist Field on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams scored early and often. The Chukars had 7 extra base hits while the Raptors had 8 extra base hits. It was a game that combined for 39 runs, 23 walks, 8 errors, 6 stolen bases and 12 pitchers in the ultimate Pioneer League slugfest.
Hitting stars for the Chukars include Jose Caraballo, who went 3 for 6 with 6 RBI’s and a clutch 3 run home run in the top of the 6th inning to give the Chukars a 17-16 lead. Reed Rohlman went 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 3 walks. Tyler James stole 2 bases and went 2 for 4 with 4 runs scored and 2 walks. Chase Vallot had 2 doubles and 3 RBI’s for Idaho Falls, who go to 22-20 on the year.
With Ogden leading 19-18 in the top of the 9th inning, Nick Hutchins hit a 1 out solo home run off Ogden RHP Hunter Speer to tie the game.
Stars for Ogden include SS Ronny Brito, who went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored, a 3 run home run in the 5th inning and 8 RBI’s. Daniel Robinson, Dillon Paulson and Miguel Vargas each had 4 runs scored in the game.
The Raptors win despite walking 11 Chukars batters and committing 5 errors, including 3 in the top of the 2nd inning where Idaho Falls scored 6 runs on only 3 hits. Chukars pitching walked 12 batters, which ties a season high for the staff.
For the Chukars, they have allowed 46 runs in their last 3 games and are on a 3 game losing streak, despite scoring 34 runs in the 3 game slide.
It’s off to Orem for the Chukars as they take on the Orem Owlz for a 3 game series. Monday night it’s JC Cloney, who is a perfect 7-0 on the year for the Chukars. He will be opposed by Owlz RHP Christopher Molina. 7:05 pm first pitch from the Home of the Owlz.