Helena Reps Sweep Dillon Cubs In Doubleheader Dominance (Photo Galley)

July 12 – The Helena Reps proved too much for the Dillon Cubs on Saturday, sweeping the doubleheader with victories of 6-2 and 14-8. The Reps showcased their offensive firepower and strong pitching across both games, while the Cubs struggled to keep pace despite some standout individual performances.

Game 1: Helena Reps Take Control Early, Win 6-2

In the first game of the day, the Helena Reps set the tone early, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Brady Perlinski singled to right field, and Macrae Mongoven walked, each driving in a run to give the Reps a quick lead.

The Reps extended their advantage in the third inning with a series of clutch hits. Matthew Feller doubled, Grant Bahnmiller singled, and Tyler Kaiser doubled, helping Helena build a comfortable lead.

Pitching Dominance

River Evans was the star on the mound for Helena Reps, earning the win with a stellar performance. Evans allowed eight hits and two runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out eight batters and walking none. His ability to keep the Dillon lineup in check was key to the Reps’ victory.

Ben Peacock took the loss for the Dillon Cubs, surrendering six runs on eight hits over six innings while striking out three and walking three.

Bright Spots for Dillon

Trenton Moreni and Cohen Hartman provided some highlights for the Cubs, each collecting two hits and driving in a run. The duo was particularly effective hitting back-to-back in the lineup, but the Cubs couldn’t generate enough offense to mount a comeback.

Helena’s Offensive Leaders

Matthew Feller, batting ninth for Helena Reps, was a standout performer, going 3-for-3 and driving in two runs. Brady Perlinski and Grant Bahnmiller also contributed with multiple hits, showcasing the depth of the Reps’ lineup.

Game 2: Helena Reps Explode for 14 Runs in High-Scoring Affair

The second game saw the Helena Reps continue their offensive onslaught, scoring early and often in a 14-8 victory. Despite a heroic performance from Cohen Hartman, who went 4-for-4 at the plate, the Cubs couldn’t keep up with the Reps’ relentless attack.

Helena’s Early Offensive Surge

The Reps scored three runs in the first inning, with Brayden Spurzem doubling down the right field line, Deagan Solan singling to center field, and Kash Walker grounding out, each driving in a run. They added five more runs in the second inning, highlighted by Spurzem’s two-run double and RBI singles from Pierce Sublette and Solan.

The Reps continued to pile on in the third inning, scoring four more runs on a fielder’s choice by Spurzem and RBI singles from Sublette and Walker.

Cohen Hartman’s Heroics

Cohen Hartman was a bright spot for the Dillon Cubs, collecting four hits in four at-bats. Hartman tripled in the fourth inning, doubled in the sixth, and singled in both the first and third innings. Jase Alvarez also contributed with three hits in four at-bats, but the Cubs’ offense couldn’t match the Reps’ firepower.

Pitching Struggles

Cooper Clarke started on the mound for the Dillon Cubs but struggled to contain the Reps’ offense. Clarke surrendered six hits and 10 runs over two innings, walking six batters and striking out one. Aiden Ferguson came on in relief and pitched five innings, allowing seven hits and four runs while striking out one and walking one.

For Helena Reps, Jake Willcut started and went the distance, pitching seven innings and giving up 10 hits and eight runs (four earned). Despite the Cubs’ offensive efforts, Willcut managed to strike out two and walk four, earning the win.

Helena’s Offensive Leaders

Helena’s offense was led by Brayden Spurzem, Deagan Solan, and Pierce Sublette, each of whom collected three hits. Spurzem and Kash Walker were particularly impactful, each driving in four runs. The Reps also showed patience at the plate, drawing seven walks as a team, with Grant Bahnmiller leading the way with three free passes.

Despite the tough losses, the Dillon Cubs showed flashes of potential, particularly from their top hitters like Cohen Hartman, Trenton Moreni, and Jase Alvarez. However, they’ll need to tighten up their pitching and capitalize on scoring opportunities if they hope to turn things around in their next game.