Tackett’s four-hit day lifts Beavers past Columbus in 6-5 thriller

The Beaverhead County Beavers used a late surge to edge Columbus 6-5 on Tuesday, highlighted by a standout performance from Sawyer Tackett.

Tackett went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, including a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the seventh inning. He also doubled twice and singled, accounting for four of the Beavers’ 12 hits.

Beaverhead County struck first in the opening inning when Trenton Moreni singled to bring home a run. Columbus answered quickly, tying the game after Kolemen Gairrett was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.

The Cougars took the lead in the second inning on a sacrifice fly by Trystan Knight and added another run on an error to go up 3-1.

The Beavers responded in the fifth, taking a 4-3 lead after Cohen Hartman singled, Moreni drove in a run on a groundout, and Jase Alvarez doubled home another. Columbus answered again in the bottom half, tying the game at four after Graycen Waltner was hit by a pitch.

In the seventh, Tackett broke the tie with his solo shot to left field. Moreni followed with a sacrifice fly to add an insurance run, which proved to be the difference.

Andrew Bartlome earned the win in relief, allowing one run on one hit over two innings while striking out two. Garrett Tackett started for Beaverhead County, striking out five over three innings. Will Hansen also saw time in relief.

Moreni led the Beavers with three RBIs, while Hartman and Alvarez each recorded multiple hits.

Columbus was led by Brick Johnston with two hits, while Waltner and Knight each drove in a run. The Cougars were aggressive on the bases, swiping five bags in the game.

Beaverhead County will be back in action Friday when they travel to take on Polson.