Beavers Explode for Seven-Run Inning, Defeat Corvallis 13-3

CORVALLIS — The Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers used a dominant second inning to power past the Corvallis Varsity Blue Devils 13-3 on Thursday in Corvallis.

Beaverhead County broke the game open with a seven-run surge in the second inning. Cohen Hartman and Garrett Tackett each delivered triples that drove in two runs, while Levi Stonebraker added a two-run single. Andrew Bartlome contributed with a sacrifice fly to cap the inning.

The Beavers got on the board early, scoring in the top of the first inning behind a string of singles. Bartlome drove in the first run of the game to give Beaverhead County the early lead.

They continued to build momentum in the third inning, adding another run when Bartlome singled to right field, extending the lead to 12-1.

On the mound, Sawyer Tackett earned the win for the Beavers. The right-hander allowed just one hit and one unearned run over two innings, striking out two without issuing a walk. Cohen Hartman was strong in relief, tossing two scoreless innings while allowing one hit and striking out four.

For Corvallis, Bodhi Southwell took the loss after pitching one inning, allowing one run while striking out one and walking one. Creston Bowman started on the mound, surrendering five hits and four runs in one inning of work.

Beaverhead County totaled 11 hits in the game, led by Bartlome, who drove in three runs and went 2-for-2 at the plate. Trenton Moreni and Garrett Tackett also recorded two hits apiece. Moreni added speed on the bases with two stolen bases as the Beavers swiped four bases overall.

Defensively, Beaverhead County was flawless, committing no errors. Bartlome led the team with eight defensive plays.

Corvallis managed four hits in the game, with Joe Hixon, Maurice Craun, Waylon Lendak, and Ryan Bourassa each recording one. Jake Leavitt and Southwell each drove in a run for the Blue Devils.