Helena Reps Edge Out Dillon Cubs In Dramatic Walk-Off, 7-6

HELENA, MT – The Dillon Cubs fell just short in a thrilling game against the Helena Reps on Tuesday, losing 7-6 in a walk-off victory that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final out.

The game was tied at six in the bottom of the seventh inning when Reddek Richardson singled to drive in the winning run for Helena.

Kanin Engelhardt led the Cubs with a strong offensive performance, going 3-for-4. He singled in the first inning, doubled in the seventh, and singled again in the sixth to provide key hits for Dillon.

The Reps took an early lead in the second inning with a wild pitch and an RBI single by Deagan Solan that scored two runs. The Cubs responded in the top of the seventh inning, tying the game with a single by Trenton Moreni, a double from Engelhardt, and a single from Marcus Lagunas.

The game’s winning score came in the bottom of the seventh as Richardson’s clutch single propelled Helena to victory.

Grant Bahnmiller earned the win for the Reps, surrendering four hits and three runs over one and two-thirds innings, with two strikeouts and two walks. Jase Alvarez took the loss for Dillon, pitching one and one-third innings, allowing one run on zero hits, with one strikeout and one walk. Will Hansen started for Dillon, giving up five hits and three runs in two and two-thirds innings.

Both teams showcased offensive firepower, each collecting 10 hits. For Dillon, Moreni and Engelhardt each contributed three hits, with Lagunas and Alvarez also adding multiple hits.

The Helena team was led by Reddek Richardson, who had three hits in five at-bats from the leadoff spot. Deagan Solan and Pierce Sublette each drove in two runs for Helena, while Brayden Spurzem and Tyler Kaiser added multiple hits. The Reps also played solid defense, turning one double play in the game.