Voyagers vanquish Brewers 7-3

With the playoffs on the horizon the Great Falls Voyagers are doing their best to heat up in the last couple of games of the season at Kindrick Legion Field. On Wednesday, the Voyagers got off on the right foot and earned a 7-3 victory over the Helena Brewers.

Leonard Lorenzo started the game for the Brewers and lasted 4 innings allowing just one earned run on six strikeouts. Unfortunately, Lorenzo also allowed two unearned runs to cross the plate. Reliever Ryan Fasano followed and let four more Voyager hitters score in two innings of work and was tabbed with the loss.

The Brewers did manage nine hits and seven walks in the contest. First baseman Adam Giacalone, who was awarded the honor of Jensen Jewelers MVP during the game on a fan vote, went 0-for-3 on the evening. Giacalone did manage to extend his on base streak to 34 games thanks to a walk in the bottom of the first. If Giacalone can reach base tomorrow night, he'll match the longest on base streak for a Pioneer League player in 2012 at 35.

Raul Mondesi Jr. went 2-for-4 on the evening and recorded his sixth triple of the season. Catcher Paul Eshleman also recorded a multi-hit game going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Jose Pena, Alfredo Rodriguez, Chris McFarland, Emmanuel Quiles and Michael Turay each recorded a hit a piece.

The Brewers return home tomorrow night against the Great Falls Voyagers to play in the final game of the 2012 season. First pitch is slated for 7:05 and the gates open at 6:00. It is Fan Appreciation Night at the ballpark, as well as Thirsty Thursday so be sure to come out for $1.50 drafts and sodas courtesy of Miller's Crossing, Gary's Auto Plaza and KZMT 101.1 FM. Call the Brewers office for tickets at (406)-495-0500 or visit helenabrewers.net.