The Skyview Falcons will challenge the Russell Rustlers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Skyview is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Billings West hit Skyview with a seven-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons fell just short of the Golden Bears by a score of 8-7.
Meanwhile, Russell gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Great Falls with a sharp 13-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Rustlers, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Gavin Gray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Roehrich Soldano was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Dalton Heggem was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Russell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Russell has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Skyview, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Skyview couldn't quite get it done against Russell when the teams last played two weeks ago as they fell 6-1. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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