Game Recap: 6/29/24
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rocky Mountain Vibes | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
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Grand Junction Jackalopes | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
On another rainy night in Grand Junction, the middle innings proved unkind to the Jackalopes as they fell to the Rocky Mountain Vibes 12-1.
Starter Josh Verdon avoided the big inning through his first four innings, even working 1-2-3 fourth.
As the game moved to the fourth, the Jackalopes were in striking distance, trailing 4-1. However, Verdon filled the bases and was removed for Isaiah Campa. The reliever got one out, but then Dane Tofteland lifted oN, delivering a long grand slam home run into the left-field bleachers.
The Vibes added on with a three-run home run from Steven Rivas in the top of the 6th, stretching the lead to 11-1.
Offensively, the Jackaloeps had chances early, getting seven men on in the first three innings, but they could only score one run on a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch in the third inning.
Rain and lightning halted the game for 55 minutes in the middle of the 7th.
Following the delay, Will Levine worked a scoreless frame, striking out two.
Hunter Bryan also got some work in out of the pen, giving up a solo home run but also striking out three in the top of the 9th.
The Jackalopes and Vibes conclude the home-and-home series Sunday morning with Brunch at the Ballpark and first pitch scheduled for 11:35. Tickets can be purchased at gjjackalopes.com.