Navarro Knocks In 4 in 6-2 PaddleHeads Win

FLATHEAD VALLEY, MT- The Missoula PaddleHeads would be looking to rebound in game 2 of a 6 game set opposite the Glacier Range Riders. After a long night offensively on Tuesday, Missoula's bats would be in search of something different in game 2. Missoula would face a challenge in one of Glacier's top pitchers, Noah Barros. Despite this, it would not take long for the PaddleHeads to ensure they would have a much different experience on this night. 

The Missoula attack would immediately find the scoreboard in the top of the 1st putting 3 runs on the road in an 8 batter stretch to jump to the lead. Glacier would only manage to put runs on the board in the 6th on the other side as the PaddleHeads led from start to finish. Luis Navarro would lead the charge from the beginning as well, reaching base 4 times in a 6-2 Missoula victory over Glacier on Wednesday night. 

Navarro would quickly make the score 3-0 in the top of the 1st launching a long home run into right center to make the score 3-0 early.Navarro would knock in another run later in the game on a double to left center in the 5th to bring home Missoula's 6th run. Navarro would drive in 4 runs in the win finishing 2-for-3 with a pair of walks. The Cuba native would prove to not be the only man to find success in the early going with the long ball. 

Patrick Chung would have a solid night at the top of the order in his first start since August 13. Chung's effort would be highlighted by a solo blast to right center in the top of the 2nd to make the score 4-0. Chung would conclude his night finishing 2-for-4. This effort would prove to be enough thanks to a solid effort from the Missoula pitching staff. 

Dawson Day would make his return to the starting rotation pitching in his first game coming off the inactive list. The former Range Rider would have a solid outing in his first time back to the hill pitching 4 shutout innings allowing 4 hits while striking out a pair. Mark Timmins would ensure the Range Riders would not gain any momentum after the departure of Day. 

The 2nd year PaddleHead would allow just 2 runs over 4 innings while striking out 6 batters in those innings to earn the win. The only blip on the map for Timmins would come in the form of a 2-run home run from Dean Miller in the bottom of the 6th. This would prove to be a footnote down the stretch however as Glacier would only tally 2 hits after this sequence. Miller would conclude the night finishing 1-for-4. 

This 6-game slate is now even at a game apiece after Missoula's (58-22) game 2 victory over Glacier (44-34) Wednesday night. Both teams will now look for an advantage in this week of action at Glacier Bank Park in game 3 on Thursday night. Action begins in the Flathead Valley at 7:05 p.m. Be a part of all the action by listening in on ESPN Missoula 102.9 F.M.