Beaverhead County Beavers Edge Out Butte Bulldogs, 3-2, In Pitching Duel

Butte, MT  Both teams showcased strong performances on the mound Friday, but it was the Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers who emerged victorious, defeating the Butte Varsity Bulldogs 3-2.

Cohen Hartman was instrumental for the Beavers, starting the game and recording 18 outs. Hartman pitched six innings, allowing just three hits and one unearned run, while striking out nine and walking one.

The Beavers got on the scoreboard early in the first inning when Marcus Lagunas was hit by a pitch, the Bulldogs committed an error, and Will Hansen walked, each contributing to a run.

Hartman secured the win for Beaverhead County, while Jaxon Williamson took the loss for Butte. Williamson went three and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on no hits, with eight strikeouts and seven walks. Logan Fox entered the game to collect the save.

Offensively, Lagunas and Hansen each drove in a run. Andrew Bartlome went 1-for-3 to lead the team in hits. The Beavers were patient at the plate, drawing seven walks, with Trenton Moreni and Hartman leading with two each. Defensively, the Beavers executed one double play.

For Butte, Cayde Stajcar stood out with two hits in three at-bats. Will Stepan and Karsen Mcewen each drove in a run for the Bulldogs.

The Beaverhead County Varsity Beavers are set to face the Park Varsity Rangers on Saturday for their next matchup.