Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers Dominate Park Varsity Rangers, 16-2 (Photo Gallery)

DILLON, MT – Cohen Hartman drove in four runs on just one hit, leading the Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers past the Park Varsity Rangers with a commanding 16-2 victory on Saturday.

Hartman hit a home run to left field in the third inning, scoring three runs, and he also walked in the second inning to bring another run across the plate.

The Beavers began the game strong, taking the lead in the bottom of the first inning. After Carter Anderson induced Marcus Lagunas to hit into a fielder's choice, one run scored. Taylor Handlos then tripled, bringing in three additional runs to put Beaverhead County ahead.

In the second inning, the Beavers added another run after Hartman walked.

The third inning proved particularly fruitful for the Beavers, who scored six runs on four hits. A wild pitch allowed one run to score, followed by Sawyer Tackett’s triple that brought in another run. Andrew Bartlome doubled to contribute one more, and Hartman capped off the inning with his three-run homer, extending the lead.

The Beavers continued their scoring spree in the fourth inning, adding five runs despite only registering one hit. Tackett was struck by a pitch, driving in one run, while Bartlome singled, scoring two runs. Trenton Moreni drew a walk for another run, and an error allowed for an additional run to cross the plate.

Logan Fox earned the win for the Beavers, pitching five solid innings where he surrendered two hits and two runs (none earned), while striking out three and walking none. Carter Anderson took the loss for the Rangers, completing one and two-thirds innings and allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits, striking out three and walking two.

Bartlome led the Beavers at the plate with a stellar performance, going 3-for-3.

For the Park Varsity Rangers, Coen Braham and Carter Nelson each collected one hit during the game.

The Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers look to continue their success as they travel to face the Belgrade Varsity Panthers for their next game on Tuesday.