Bonners
Ferry started the scoring in the bottom of the
first inning after Jesse Dunham walked and later
scored on a RBI double from Steve Anzalone. In
the top of the 4th inning with one out,
Timberlake’s Wyatt Howard walked and Gage Wells
reached base on an error from the pitcher. Seth
Villanpando then reached base on an error from
the second baseman to load the bases. Howard
scored on a passed ball to tie the game 1-1. Ty
George then hit a 2 run single to score Wells
and Villanpando, putting Timberlake ahead with
the score 3-1.
In the bottom of the 7th inning, Shay Garcia walked to start the inning. After a pop out from Vince Bennett, Caleb Blackmore reached on an error from the Tiger shortstop. Pinch hitter Kevin Gray struck out for two outs in the inning and then Nick Sabin reached on a walk to load the bases. Leadoff hitter Brady Bateman came up to bat and hit a grounder to the shortstop to end the game.
The Badgers had many opportunities in the game to take the lead leaving bases loaded three times in the game and a total of 15 runners stranded. Pitcher Vince Bennett pitched a great game allowing only 2 hits while striking out five, walking three batters, and not allowing an earned run.
The Badgers will play a loser-out game at home on Thursday against the Kellogg Wildcats. Game time is 4:00 p.m. Winner of that game advances to the state play-in game in Grangeville this Saturday.
The All-League players were announced prior to the game and Bonners Ferry had four players that were chosen. Seniors Shay Garcia and Steve Anzalone, Junior Vince Bennett and Freshman Brady Bateman. Steve Anzalone received All-League MVP honors.
In addition, BFHS Head Baseball Coach Tom Turpin was named Intermountain League coach of the year.
