Loggers take two from Lakers A

LIBBY — The Libby Loggers exploded for 18 runs in Game 2 of a doubleheader to finish off a sweep of the Kalispell Lakers A on Monday night.

Libby scored six runs in the first inning off of Kalispell starter Logan Siblerud, who lasted just 1/3 inning, and added six more runs in the third inning of an 18-11 win.

Shayne Walker led a plethora of offensive contributors for the Loggers with three hits, three runs and three RBIs.

Brady Bateman had three hits and scored four runs.

Jesse Dunham and Braydan Thom scored three runs apiece, while Seth Bateman and Raul Rodriguez drove in three each.

Fifteen of Libby’s 18 runs were earned despite six Kalispell errors. The Lakers scored six of their 11 runs thanks to four Logger errors.

Dunham pitched a complete game for Libby, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and five walks. He struck out six.

Nate Vanderbeek had four RBIs and was one of four Lakers with two hits in the nightcap.

In Game 1, Libby scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to walk off with a 5-4 win.

Rodriguez and Seth Bateman each had two hits and an RBI to lead the Loggers. Dunham scored two runs.

Vanderbeek recorded three hits and added a run and an RBI to lead Kalispell, which fell short despite a complete game from Evan Todd.

Todd allowed six hits and all five Libby runs, though only two were earned, and struck out five. Brady Bateman, the Loggers’ starter, also pitched a complete game, surrendering four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks.

The Lakers took a 3-2 lead in the fifth, but Libby knotted the game up in the sixth before winning it in the first extra inning.

The Lakers return to action Thursday, when they travel to Kootenai Valley for a pair of seven-inning games against the Rangers A beginning at 4 p.m. The Loggers host the Cranbrook Bandits A for a seven-inning doubleheader on Friday at 5 p.m.

Game 1

Kalispell 100 020 01 — 4 8 2

Libby 010 101 02 — 5 6 4

WP: Brady Bateman LP: Evan Todd

KALISPELL LAKERS A — Tyler Kitch 1-4, Brandon Jordan 0-2, Taylor Morton 1-4, Jonathan Craver 1-4, Clayton Jaques 0-3, Cole Crosby 0-3, Nate Vanderbeek 3-4, Logan Siblerud 1-4, Adam Joy 1-3

LIBBY LOGGERS A — Tim Carvey 1-4, Jesse Dunham 0-3, Brady Bateman 0-3, Shayne Walker 1-3, Braydan Thom 0-2, Seth Bateman 2-3, Raul Rodriguez 2-3, Ty Bateman 0-3, Moxley Roesler-Bagalke 0-3

2B: Jonathan Craver, Nate Vanderbeek 3, Adam Joy. Seth Bateman. RBI: Nate Vanderbeek, Adam Joy 2. Jesse Dunham, Shayne Walker 2, Seth Bateman, Raul Rodriguez.

Game 2

Kalispell 014 600 0 — 11 9 6

Libby 616 302 x — 18 18 4

WP: Jesse Dunham LP: Logan Siblerud

KALISPELL LAKERS A — Tyler Kitch 0-4, Brandon Jordan 2-4, Grant Marsh 0-1, Taylor Morton 2-3, Jonathan Craver 0-3, Clayton Jaques 2-4, Nate Vanderbeek 2-3, Cole Crosby 0-3, Nate Kelly 0-1, Evan Todd 0-1, Adam Joy 1-2, Ryan McDonald 0-1

LIBBY LOGGERS A — Tim Carvey 2-4, Jesse Dunham 2-4, Brady Bateman 3-3, Shayne Walker 3-4, Braydan Thom 3-4, Seth Bateman 1-3, Raul Rodriguez 1-4, Colton Clemons 1-2, Trey Thompson 1-1, Ty Bateman 0-1, Crhis Auge 1-3, Moxley Roesler-Bagalke 0-1

2B: Taylor Morton, Nate Vanderbeek. Jesse Dunham, Brady Bateman, Braydan Thom, Seth Bateman, Raul Rodriguez. 3B: Clayton Jaques. RBI: Brandon Jordan, Taylor Morton 2, Jonathan Craver, Nate Vanderbeek 4, Adam Joy. Tim Carvey, Brady Bateman, Shayne Walker 3, Braydan Thom, Seth Bateman 3, Raul Rodriguez 3, Colton Clemons, Trey Thompson, Crhis Auge.

Bradley aces No. 5 at Buffalo Hill

Richard Bradley of Kalispell hit his first hole-in-one with a driver on the 196-yard No. 5 at Buffalo Hill Golf Club on Monday.

Bob Johns, Rich Stetler and Bob Stanley witnessed the ace.