Beavers Fall To Belgrade Panthers, 8-2

Despite out-hitting their opponents, the Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers fell to the Belgrade Varsity Panthers 8-2 on Tuesday. The Beavers accumulated 10 hits compared to the Panthers' seven but couldn't convert those opportunities into runs.

The Belgrade Panthers struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Cade Thomas drew a walk, scoring the first run, followed by Mason Zimmer, who tripled to bring in two additional runs. An error allowed another run to score, giving the Panthers an early 4-0 lead.

In the third inning, a sacrifice fly from Zimmer extended Belgrade's lead to 5-1.

Brayton Van Dyken earned the win for the Panthers, pitching a complete game while allowing 10 hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out four hitters and walking two. Sawyer Tackett took the loss for the Beavers, going three and one-third innings and surrendering seven runs (four earned) on six hits, while striking out two and walking three.

The Beavers managed to score with contributions from Jase Alvarez and Will Hansen, each driving in one run.

Zimmer was a standout performer for Belgrade, going 2-for-3 at the plate and leading the team with three runs batted in. The Panthers showcased their aggressive base running, accumulating four stolen bases throughout the game, and they turned one double play defensively.

Next up for the Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers is an away game against the Hamilton Broncs Varsity 2025 on Friday, where they hope to bounce back from this loss.