Beavers Cruise in Home Opener, Roll Past Park High 12-1 (Photo Gallery)

The Beaverhead County Beavers made the most of their first home game of the season Saturday, cruising past the Park High Rangers 12-1 behind a big second inning and strong pitching.

Beaverhead County opened the scoring in the first inning on a groundout by Andrew Bartlome. Park High answered in the second when Carter Nelson doubled on an 0-2 count to tie the game at one.

The Beavers quickly took control in the bottom of the second, erupting for five runs to grab a 6-1 lead. Garrett Tackett, Cohen Hartman, and Bartlome each delivered RBI singles during the inning.

Beaverhead County continued to build on the lead in the third. An error brought in a run before Hartman doubled to drive in two more. Bartlome followed with another RBI single to extend the advantage.

Logan Fox earned the win on the mound, allowing just two hits and one run over five innings while striking out five and walking one.

Bartlome led the Beavers offensively with four RBIs, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate. Hartman, Bartlome, and Tackett each collected two hits as Beaverhead County piled up runs throughout the game.

The Beavers also showed discipline at the plate with six walks, stole five bases, and played a clean defensive game without committing an error.

Park High managed just two hits in the contest, with Brentin Allgood and Nelson each recording one. Nelson drove in the Rangers’ lone run.

Beaverhead County will be back in action Tuesday when they host Butte Central.