Voyagers Walk-off Completes Comeback
Great Falls, MT-Stymied by Helena pitching through six innings of the season opener, the Voyagers eventually broke through with a five-run 7th that tied the game before they won it 6-5 on a walk-off base hit by Ian Dawkins Friday night at Centene Stadium.
Great Falls, MT-Stymied by Helena pitching through six innings of the season opener, the Voyagers eventually broke through with a five-run 7th that tied the game before they won it 6-5 on a walk-off base hit by Ian Dawkins Friday night at Centene Stadium.
After three scoreless innings to start the game, the Brewers (0-1) were staked to a 2-0 lead with a two-out, two-run home run deep to left from
Great Falls (1-0) dented the scoreboard in the 7th as nine men came to the plate against the Helena bullpen. Leading off,
Helena went quietly in the top of the 9th before the Voyagers secured the victory in the home half. Jhoandro Alfaro battled his way to a leadoff, line drive single to right. Jay Estes came on to pinch run. Romy Gonzalez then walked on four pitches. A wild pitch allowed both Estes and Gonzalez to advance. Travis Moniot was intentionally walked to load the bases. With the infield drawn in, Ian Dawkins smacked the first pitch he saw high and deep to right for a base hit and the game winner.
On the mound for Great Falls,
The Brewers outhit the Voyagers 11-to-8. Nick Egnatuk collected three hits and two RBIs for Helena. Lenyn Sosa led Great Falls with three hits, including two doubles and one RBI. The Brewers stranded 10 base runners on the night. It was the first season opener played in Great Falls since 2007.
Great Falls continues its four-game, season-opening series at Helena Saturday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Voyagers next home game against the Brewers is set for Monday night. For 2018 ticketing and promotional information, call 406-452-5311 or visit www.gfvoyagers.com.