Beavers Rally Past Sentinel 8-6 Behind Big Fourth Inning

The Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers used a five-run fourth inning to rally past the Sentinel Spartans 8-6 on Friday.

Sentinel came out strong, taking an early lead in the bottom of the first when Stellan Ridley launched a two-run home run to left, followed by an error that plated another run. The Spartans added two more in the second on RBI singles from Trevor Johnson and Joey Supola to build a 5-0 advantage.

Beaverhead chipped away before breaking through in the top of the fourth. The Beavers scored five runs on three hits to take control of the game, with the biggest play coming on an error that brought home two runs and shifted momentum.

Garrett Tackett earned the win in relief, allowing just one hit and one unearned run over four innings while striking out six. Cohen Hartman started on the mound for Beaverhead, striking out eight over three innings. Johnson took the loss for Sentinel.

At the plate, Trenton Moreni and Jase Alvarez led the Beavers with two hits apiece and combined for four RBIs. Kanin Engelhardt showed patience at the plate with three walks and added two stolen bases as Beaverhead drew 13 walks overall. The Beavers also swiped four bases and turned a double play defensively.

For Sentinel, Ridley and Johnson each recorded two hits, with Ridley driving in two runs. The Spartans drew six walks and turned three double plays in the field.

Beaverhead improves with the win and will be back in action Wednesday on the road against Butte Central.