3-for-1 Saturday as Vibes Win Ballgame, Series, & Home Run Derby
The Rocky Mountain Vibes (14-2) tripled up the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers (10-7) with a 6-3 finish on Saturday night, a series-clinching win, and a dramatic lightning round home run derby victory.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Rocky Mountain Vibes (14-2) tripled up the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers (10-7) with a 6-3 finish on Saturday night, a series-clinching win, and a dramatic lightning round home run derby victory.
In the regulation game, starter Cregg Scherrer stunned on the way to his team-best third win in as many outings, dealing 6.2 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 4 BB, & 4 K on 99 pitches. Pitch no. 100 came from reliever Caden Kratz, and it was his only one, ending the seventh inning on a ground out. Left-hander Gabe White sped through a shutout eighth inning. Righty Kerry Wright struggled through one third of the ninth, surrendering a pair of runs on two walks before Trey Morrill came through and finished the ballgame.
The Vibes pitching staff left 13 High Wheelers runners stranded on-base.
At the plate, second baseman Tristin Garcia continued his standout week with his second-consecutive 4 RBI performance. That helped right fielder Alex Adams zoom around the bases to the tune of three runs scored. Catcher Otto Jones followed up his three-double Friday showing with another two-bagger, as well.
The first Pioneer League Home Run Derby succeeded the game. Catcher Austin Chouinard won his first round matchup for the Vibes 7-1 over YUB left fielder River Orsak. A recount in the second first round matchup handed High Wheelers outfielder Leyton Barry an 8-7 win over Rocky Mountain third baseman Dane Tofteland. In the lightning round three-cut swingoff, Barry went homerless, while Chouinard bashed out a pair of long balls for W.
The final contest of the series between Yuba-Sutter and Rocky Mountain kicks off at noon on Sunday, and the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free Vibes trucker hat. RHP Christian Womble gets the start for the visitors while LHP Nick Powers heads out to pitch for RMV for the second time this week.
Jesse Cook
Saturday, Jun. 7
