Range Riders in a walkover
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Glacier's Jake Millan (13) connects on a two-run home run in the sixth inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier pitcher Evan Langston (27) delivers in the second inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier catcher Donovan Ratfield (5) and pitcher Will Maynard (19) celebrate after an 8-2 win over Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier second baseman Logan Beard (29) backhands a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier's Jake Millan (13) gets a handshake at home plate from teammate Carson Garner (8) who scored on Millan's two-run home run in the sixth inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier shortstop Jacob Steele (6) backhands a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier's Kyle Ashworth (4) drives in two runs with a bases loaded double in the first inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier second baseman Logan Beard (29) throws to first base after fielding a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier centerfielder JD McLaughlin (7) makes a catch at the warning track against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Glacier third baseman Edrick Felix (2) throws to first base after fielding a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Patience at the plate and another steady outing from Evan Langston was more than enough for the Range Riders on Tuesday Night at Glacier Bank Park.
Glacier drew 15 walks and scored eight runs on just four hits in an 8-2 win over the defending Pioneer League champion Oakland Ballers.
Glacier improved to 10-3 on the season and reached 10 victories faster than any team in franchise history, with the previous mark coming on June 4th, two seasons ago.
Oakland (6-7) grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first after Tremayne Cobb scored on an RBI groundout from Jeter Ybarra, but Glacier answered immediately with a six-run inning that shifted the game.
Donovan Ratfield tied things with a bases-loaded RBI walk before Jacob Steele followed with another. Edrick Felix was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring home another run before Tommy Rover added an RBI walk of his own.
Kyle Ashworth capped the inning with a two-RBI double to right field, giving Glacier a 6-1 advantage.
“We got off to a hot start in the first,” Glacier left fielder Jake Millan said. “Had a bunch of good at bats, I was glad to see us put some early runs up on the board.”
Langston settled in from there.
After allowing the early run, the right-hander worked six innings while allowing two runs on seven hits with one walk and two strikeouts to earn the win.
“I was definitely frustrated,” Langston said of the opening inning. “I figured I was a little slow to the plate. Coaches talked me through it and we decided the best bet was to go to the slide step.”
The adjustment worked, and Langston allowed just one run the rest of the night while Glacier’s defense backed him up throughout the middle innings.
“There’s a couple balls I thought were through, and (second baseman Logan) Beard was right there,” Langston said. “That was kind of the main mindset — throw good pitches and let the defense work.”
The Ballers cut the deficit to 6-2 in the sixth inning on an RBI single from Cam Bufford, but Millan answered immediately in the bottom half of the inning with a two-run homer just over the right field pole.
“I was just going up there looking for a good pitch to hit at all times,” Millan said. “Got the barrel on it and was able to sneak it out.”
The Range Riders struck out 13 times but consistently worked deep counts and forced mistakes throughout the night.
“It’s very rare to get chemistry like that,” Millan said. “We all have each other’s backs and we really look forward to coming to the field every day.”
Glacier’s bullpen finished things off late. Davis Pratt struck out five batters over two scoreless innings before Will Maynard closed out the ninth.
Langston said the atmosphere around the clubhouse has helped fuel the strong start.
“We’re having the greatest time,” Langston said. “We know every game can be your last, so we’re playing for each other.”
The series between the Range Riders and Ballers resumes Wednesday evening at 6:35 p.m. at Glacier Bank Park.
Oakland 100 001 000 - 2 8 0
Glacier 600 002 00x - 8 4 0
Joel Tornero, Michael Riley (1), Jake Tirk (5), Matt Lozovoy (7) and Jaden Collura. Evan Langston, Davis Pratt (7), Will Maynard (9) and Donovan Ratfield.
OAKLAND BALLERS — Tremayne Cobb 1-3, Nick Leehey 1-1, Esai Santos 0-4, Jeter Ybarra 1-4, Jake Allgeyer 1-4, Cam Bufford 1-4, Collura 2-3, Noah Blythe 0-4, Davis Drewek 0-4, TJ McKenzie 1-2, Damian Stone 0-1.
GLACIER RANGE RIDERS — Joe Mclaughlin 0-3, Logan Beard 0-5, Carson Garner 0-3, Jake Millan 2-3, Ratfield 1-3, Jacob Steele 1-3, Edrick Felix 1-3, Tommy Rover 0-2, Kyle Ashworth 1-2.
2B — Ybarra. Ashworth. HR — Millan (4). RBIs — Ybarra, Bufford. Ashworth 2, Millan 2, Ratfield, Steele, Felix, Rover.
Glacier pitcher Evan Langston (27) delivers in the second inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier catcher Donovan Ratfield (5) and pitcher Will Maynard (19) celebrate after an 8-2 win over Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier second baseman Logan Beard (29) backhands a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier's Jake Millan (13) gets a handshake at home plate from teammate Carson Garner (8) who scored on Millan's two-run home run in the sixth inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier shortstop Jacob Steele (6) backhands a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier's Kyle Ashworth (4) drives in two runs with a bases loaded double in the first inning against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier second baseman Logan Beard (29) throws to first base after fielding a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier centerfielder JD McLaughlin (7) makes a catch at the warning track against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Glacier third baseman Edrick Felix (2) throws to first base after fielding a ground ball against Oakland at Glacier Bank Park on Tuesday, June 2. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
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