Brewers fall in shootout

Despite a strong effort from a several Brewers hitters, Orem's offense proved to be too much for Helena on Saturday night. When the dust eventually settled, the Owlz escaped with an 8-7 victory.

Chris McFarland and Raul Mondesi Jr. combined to go 5-for-9 on Saturday night while knocking in three runs. Unfortunately, the rest of the Brewers lineup combined for just two hits.

On the other side of the coin, the Owlz received hits from eight of the 12 hitters that they sent to the plate. This offensive performance was particularly concentrated near the top of the lineup where Joel Capote, Wendell Soto and Wade Hinkle went 7-for-14 while driving in six of the Owlz seven runs.

The Brewers pitching staff did nothing to help their cause as they issued seven walks on the evening. Damien Magnifico, despite retiring six of his seven outs via the strikeout was tabbed with the loss, his third of the season.

For the Owlz Christopher O'Grady earned his third win of the season lowering his ERA to 5.40. Following O'Grady, Michael Morin pitched a perfect 1.2 innings to earn his fourth save of the season.

The Brewers return to action tomorrow afternoon in game two of a three game series against the Orem Owlz. First pitch is slated for 1:05 and the gates open at 12:00. Call the Brewers office for tickets at (406)-495-0500 or visit helenabrewers.net.