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Relentless Raptors Reach Pioneer Pinnacle

Ogden's offense resurrects to earn doubleheader split, Pioneer League crown
September 18, 2017

Thanks to rain in Great Falls Friday and Saturday, the Pioneer League Championship Series Game Two scheduled for Saturday night was unable to be played, forcing a potential doubleheader to decide the crown Sunday.It took longer than expected, but the Ogden Raptors bounced back from a blowout loss in the

Cuadrado Carries Raptors to Championship Series

Outfielder goes wild with five hits, including a grand slam, the day before his 20th birthday
September 12, 2017

Romer Cuadrado entered the Pioneer League postseason on a tear, with hits in 13 of his last 14 games to raise his batting average from .312 to .335. The Orem Owlz couldn't cool him or the rest of the Ogden Raptors down. Now, the only team that stands in the

Ogden Drops Playoff Tuneup

After falling behind early, Raptors take brief lead before Idaho Falls piles on
September 10, 2017

The Ogden Raptors, having clinched the Pioneer League South division's second-half crown and playoff spot, were looking to fine-tune aspects of their game before facing the Orem Owlz in the divisional playoffs.The visiting Idaho Falls Chukars, long eliminated from playoff contention, obliged by refusing to play dead. They put up

Raptors Clinch Playoff Spot

Ogden scores early and late to outdistance visiting Grand Junction and secure South division playoff berth opposite Orem
September 7, 2017

For two days in Grand Junction, the Ogden Raptors took leads in attempting to clinch a playoff spot, but each time they have disappeared in a barrage of Rockies home runs.Wednesday night in Ogden, the Raptors finally kept Grand Junction from staving off elimination, scoring six runs in the second

Late Home Runs Sink Raptors

Clinching playoff spot will have to wait at least one more day after Rockies barrage
September 4, 2017

The Ogden Raptors entered Monday's matinee at Grand Junction needing just a victory to clinch a playoff spot for the second-straight year.The Raptors came close, but two late Rockies home runs put off the party at least one day thanks to a 7-6 win by the hosts.With Ogden in a

Floodgates Open in Ogden

Big days from Bannon and Carpenter lead blowout of visiting Owlz; magic number drops to 4
September 3, 2017

After three-straight losses to the rival Orem Owlz, the Ogden Raptors were in desperate need of a comfortable win.Scoring 11 runs in the first three innings Saturday did the trick, as Ogden cruised to a 16-4 victory to avoid a four-game sweep and jump back into sole possession of first

Raptors Crumble in Ninth

Ogden can't hold lead taken in eighth, fall into first-place tie with Orem
September 2, 2017

The Ogden Raptors took a lead into the ninth inning for the first time in three days. That advantage quickly evaporated, as did the Raptors' chances of winning the ballgame. Ogden fell, 10-4, to the Orem Owlz and also dropped into a first-place tie with their adversaries after having sole

Raptors Fall in "Away" Game at Lindquist Field

Unique situation forces Ogden to host Orem home game; Raptors magic number drops to eight with Grand Junction loss
August 30, 2017

Because of an unplayable field in Orem, the Ogden Raptors agreed to host the Owlz' two home games this week. The friendly confines of Lindquist Field didn't treat Ogden well, as the hosts playing as the visiting team fell, 5-1, to snap a three-game losing streak.Despite the loss, Ogden remains

Peña, Rincon Lead Second-Straight Win

Starter's four-plus hitless innings, three RBI from designated hitter help Ogden stay three games ahead of Grand Junction
August 29, 2017

Coming off two consecutive rough outings, Adalberto Peña was looking to get back on track against one of the Pioneer League's best offenses.The Ogden Raptors' designated hitter, Carlos Rincon, was searching for consistency after going hitless in his first eight at-bats with Ogden before a home run and single Sunday

Raptors Get Revenge, Hammer Chukars

After losing finale in Idaho Falls, Ogden comes out swinging in 17-6 thrashing
August 27, 2017

The Ogden Raptors, on the verge of completing a four-game road sweep, lost at Idaho Falls Saturday night. Sunday, they put the memory of that four-run output in the past, scoring multiple runs in four separate innings in a 17-6 victory over the Chukars at Lindquist Field.The Raptors remain alone

Unearned Runs Drop Ogden in Series Finale

Raptors fall short of sweep, retain two-game lead over Grand Junction
August 27, 2017

An error in the third inning led to two Idaho Falls runs, and the Ogden Raptors were unable to comeback in a 6-4 loss Saturday night. The Raptors had a chance for a rare, four-game road sweep, but three Chukars runs in the first and two following an error in

Paz Blasts Raptors to Extra-Inning Comeback Win

Ogden pulls two games ahead in the South with three-run homer in the top of the tenth
August 26, 2017

Entrenched in a heated battle with the Pioneer League South's last-place team, the division-leading Ogden Raptors fell behind going into the ninth but tied the score to send the game to extra innings. With two out in the tenth, Ogden put together a rally capped by Luis Paz's 13th home

Raptors Race to Sole Possession of First

Ogden win plus Orem loss gives Raptors one-game advantage with 17 to play
August 24, 2017

After taking three of four from the Orem Owlz over the weekend, the Ogden Raptors entered play Wednesday in a dead heat with the Owlz and just one game up on the Grand Junction Rockies for the Pioneer League South division second-half crown.While the Rockies took care of the Owlz

Raptors Escape in Marathon at Orem

Ogden scores seven in the second and goes up by 10 into the ninth; starting first baseman Luis Paz earns save after huge Owlz rally
August 19, 2017

After a seven-run Ogden Raptors second inning, it seemed the outcome wasn't in doubt.In the bottom of the ninth, that feeling changed as the Orem Owlz brought the tying run to the plate.However, Raptors starting first baseman Luis Paz took the mound for the second day in a row and

Strong Start Leads to Sixth-Straight Ogden Win

Osiris Ramirez earns second win as offense plates one run in five separate frames
August 16, 2017

With the Ogden Raptors' strict pitch count limits, their starting pitchers haven't stayed around long enough to earn many wins in 2017. Tuesday night at Lindquist Field, Osiris Ramirez notched his second victory of the campaign, working around a first-inning home run for five innings of solid pitching as the

Parade of Relievers Pocket Early Lead for 8th-Straight Win

Raptors score early, hold on late to improve to 3-0 in second half
August 4, 2017

Facing the Pioneer League's second-best pitching staff in the opener of a four-game series, the Ogden Raptors used walks in the first two innings and solid pitching throughout for a 4-3 win over the Billings Mustangs Thursday night.Brayan Morales opened the game with a walk and moved to second base

Raptors Drop Rockies for Fifth Straight Win

Season-best streak, including 6-2 victory, closes best first half since 2010
July 29, 2017

The first half of the Pioneer League season has come to an end, but the Ogden Raptors and Grand Junction Rockies are only halfway through their four-game series.The Raptors, with a 6-2 win over visiting Grand Junction, guaranteed at least a series split in a set that spans the end

Solo Shots Help Raptors Sink Rockies

Round trippers by Walker and Heady lead to 3-1 win over visiting Grand Junction
July 28, 2017

Coming off a nearly-perfect road trip, the Ogden Raptors showed off their power and shutdown relief pitching Thursday night in a 3-1 win over the visiting Grand Junction Rockies.Jared Walker blasted his first 2017 Raptors home run to give Ogden a second-inning lead. After Grand Junction tied the game in

Victory Guarantees Winning First Half

Newcomer Donovan Casey sparks comeback with first pro home run, three runs scored
July 26, 2017

One year after closing the first half of the Pioneer League season on a run to finish a respectable 17-21, the Ogden Raptors have secured a winning first half as they look to build momentum heading into the second half of the 2017 season.A Tuesday night win against the Helena

Raptors Fall Short in Finale

Tyler Adkison hits first pro home run in support of strong Edwin Uceta start, but Raptors can't finish off sweep
July 24, 2017

On the verge of their first four-game road sweep since at least 2005, the Ogden Raptors received an excellent start from Edwin Uceta and a two-run second inning by the bats, but the normally-stingy relief corps couldn't hold the lead as Missoula came back for a 4-3 win Sunday evening.The

Ogden Survives Missoula, Pulls Game Closer to Orem

Raptors win while Owlz lose; Brito hammers first home run
July 23, 2017

The Ogden Raptors fell behind in the first inning Saturday night in Missoula, but thanks to a Ronny Brito three-run homer, a crucial Missoula error and stellar relief work, the Raptors staved off elimination for one more day.The magic number for the Orem Owlz to clinch the first-half Pioneer League

Clementina Goes Yard in Raptors Win

Ogden's catcher puts finishing touches on 11-run fifth with third home run of the year
July 21, 2017

For the second-straight game, the Ogden Raptors scored double-digit runs in an inning. Tuesday night, it was 10 runs in the fourth to beat Helena. Thursday, the Raptors eclipsed their season high of runs in a frame with 11 in the fifth, and with that they cruised to a victory