Cubs Rally To Win Game Two Of The Maybelle Arthur Tournament

DILLON, MT – The Dillon Cubs staged a late-game rally to secure a 10-8 victory over Kuna Tribe A American Legion 18U on Friday night.

Down 8-7 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Jase Alvarez stepped up and singled, driving in three crucial runs to put the Cubs ahead. The visitors had taken the lead earlier, with Kuna Tribe A closing the gap through a series of hits, errors, and walks. The Tribe scored on a double, a passed ball, a hit by pitch, a sacrifice fly, and additional singles to tighten what was a close contest.

The Cubs began the scoring in the first inning, with Jase Alvarez singling to score one run, followed by Kanin Engelhardt doubling for two RBIs. In the second inning, Cohen Hartman doubled and Andrew Bartlome singled, with the Cubs scoring on a passed ball to go up 4-0.

Kuna Tribe A responded strongly in the fifth, scoring seven runs on five hits, with Landin Toothman driving in two with a double—the biggest blow of the inning. The Tribe then took the lead in the sixth when Toothman hit a single, giving them an 8-7 advantage.

However, Dillon’s offense responded immediately in the bottom half, with Engelhardt’s two-run single and other timely hits helping them retake and hold the lead.

Will Hansen earned the win in relief for Dillon, pitching 1⅝ innings, allowing no hits or runs, and striking out four. Chase Johnson started for the Cubs, surrendering five hits and six runs (five earned) over one and one-third innings. Gage Curnow pitched two and two-thirds innings of no-hit relief, striking out two and walking one.

The Cubs totaled 10 hits in the game. Kanin Engelhardt led with three RBIs and a 2-for-3 day at the plate, while Jase Alvarez went 3-for-4 to lead the team in hits. Cohen Hartman added two hits in three at-bats.

For Kuna Tribe A, Grady Orme, Patrick White, and Landin Toothman each had two hits. Toothman led the team with three RBIs and went 2-for-3. The Tribe showcased patience at the plate, drawing six walks and turning one double play.

Next, the Dillon Cubs host the Mission Valley Mariners on Saturday at 3:45, looking to continue their winning streak.