Dillon Cubs Split Series With The Bandits: One Win, One Loss (Photo Gallery)

Game 1

DILLON, MT – The Dillon Cubs faced a tough challenge Sunday, falling to the American Legion Post 30 Bandits 20-0 in a game marked by strong offense and solid pitching from the visitors.

The Bandits opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Brayton VanDyken singled, driving in the first run. They quickly extended their lead in the second inning with two more runs thanks to RBI walks by Chance Stephens and Cade Thomas.

The offensive onslaught continued in the third inning, with the Bandits scoring five runs on three hits. Highlights included Chance Stephens driving in two runs with a single, Cade Thomas tripling to score one, and Brayton VanDyken adding another RBI single.

In the fourth inning, the Bandits scored seven runs on five hits, including a home run by VanDyken that cleared the left field fence and scored three RBIs. Sawyer Olson, Chance Stephens, and Cade Thomas also contributed multiple hits during this rally, and local pitcher Will Hansen struggled with control, surrendering three hits and four runs over two innings.

The Bandits kept their offensive momentum in the fifth inning, scoring five runs on three hits. Key moments included a fielder’s choice that scored one run, a hit-by-pitch that drove in another, and several RBIs from Mason Zimmer and Fay Wells-Minthorn.

Josh Arrants started for the Bandits, allowing just one hit and no runs over five innings, striking out two and walking two. Will Hansen opened for Dillon, giving up three hits and four runs in two innings.

Trenton Moreni led the Cubs offensively with a 1-for-2 day at the plate. The Bandits amassed a total of 14 hits, with Brayton VanDyken leading the way with five RBIs on a 3-for-3 performance. Olson, Stephens, and Thomas each collected multiple hits as well. The team displayed excellent patience at the plate, drawing nine walks in the game.

Game2

The Dillon Cubs 2025 secured a close victory over the American Legion Post 30 Bandits, winning 6-4 on Sunday.

The Bandits got on the board first in the top of the first inning when Brayton VanDyken singled to score a run. However, the Cubs answered back in the bottom of the first, taking the lead at 4-1. This rally included a single from Jase Alvarez, followed by hits from Ben Peacock and Will Hansen, as well as a hit-by-pitch from Tristan Alvarez, each driving in a run.

The Cubs added another run in the second inning when Kanin Engelhardt singled to center field.

Trenton Moreni earned the win for Dillon, pitching seven innings, allowing six hits and four runs (two earned), with five strikeouts and two walks. Mason Zimmer took the loss for the Bandits after pitching 1⅓ innings and surrendering five runs on four hits.

Moreni led Dillon with two hits in three at-bats, and Tristan Alvarez, Engelhardt, Jase Alvarez, Ben Peacock, and Will Hansen each drove in one run. The team also drew seven walks, with Andrew Bartlome and Hansen each earning two free passes. Dillon turned one double play defensively.

For the Bandits, Sawyer Olson, Ryas Olson, Cade Thomas, Gage Banks, Andrew Hazen, and Brayton VanDyken each recorded one hit. Hazen and VanDyken each drove in one run, and the team also turned one double play.

The Cubs will look to build on this win in their upcoming games.