Beaverhead County Beavers Dominate Park Rangers, 8-2

The Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers easily defeated the Park Varsity Rangers 8-2 Friday in a strong showing on the mound and at the plate.

The Rangers struck first in the top of the first inning when Ben Cipriani doubled, scoring one run. However, the Beavers responded in the top of the third, with Andrew Bartlome lining out to drive in one run, and an error allowed two more runs to score, giving Beaverhead County a 3-1 lead.

Logan Fox earned the win for the Beavers, pitching seven innings and allowing five hits and two runs (one earned), while striking out eight and walking none. Ben Cipriani took the loss for the Rangers, pitching six and two-thirds innings and surrendering eight runs (five earned) on 11 hits, with four strikeouts and one walk.

The Beavers totaled 11 hits in the game, with Kanin Engelhardt leading the team with two RBIs. He also went 1-for-4 at the plate. Trenton Moreni and Sawyer Tackett each contributed two hits in the game, helping fuel the Beaverhead offense.

For the Rangers, Coen Braham, Ben Cipriani, Brentin Allgood, Carter Nelson, and Hansford Tewell each recorded one hit. Cipriani and Tewell were particularly effective in the lineup, driving in one run each.

The Beaverhead County Beavers will next face the Butte Varsity Bulldogs on Tuesday, looking to continue their winning ways.