Big Third Inning Lifts Corvallis Past Beaverhead County (Photo Gallery)

The Corvallis Blue Devils broke the game open with an eight-run third inning Saturday, rolling to a 14-2 win over the Beaverhead County Beavers.

Corvallis set the tone early, scoring twice in the first inning. Ella Daly doubled down the right field line and Brenna Bear followed with an RBI single to give the Blue Devils a quick 2-0 lead.

The game turned decisively in the third. Corvallis plated eight runs on seven hits, highlighted by a two-run home run from Daly. Kirsten Race and Isabella Cardullo each drove in two runs in the inning, while Brooklyn Cary added an RBI single and Natalie Jolley worked a bases-loaded walk.

Cary earned the win for Corvallis, allowing five hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings while striking out seven and walking two.

Tymber Barnes took the loss for Beaverhead County, surrendering five runs (four earned) in one and one-third innings. Mya Creighton provided relief, tossing three and two-thirds innings with five strikeouts.

Beaverhead County finished with five hits, with Barnes going 1-for-2 and driving in a run. Ashlyn Burk, Bridget Lovaas, Kaitlyn Konen, Barnes, and Creighton each recorded a hit. Barnes also stole two bases as the Beavers totaled five steals on the day.

Corvallis racked up 13 hits, led by Daly, who went 3-for-5 with four RBIs, including her home run. Daly and Cary each collected three hits, while Libby Jessop and Bear added multiple hits. The Blue Devils also showed patience at the plate, drawing nine walks.

Beaverhead County will look to bounce back Tuesday on the road against Hamilton.