A tense pitcher’s duel finally broke open in the sixth as the Gate City Grays fell to the Smithfield Blue Sox, 4-0, Saturday night, ending the Grays’ season in the first round of the Northern Utah League playoffs.
POCATELLO — For more than a month, Chris Needham went into temporary retirement as he rehabilitated a hurt elbow.
One big hit wasn’t enough for the Gate City Grays on Thursday, as the team lost 18-8 in six innings at Smithfield in the first round of the Northern Utah League playoffs.
The Gate City Grays begin their hunt for a fourth Northern Utah League championship Thursday, when they take on the Smithfield Blue Sox at 7:30 p.m. in Smithfield, Utah.
POCATELLO — A gorgeous evening, a full house, an early lead — it was all going so well for the Gate City Grays Saturday against the Hyrum Hornets until, very suddenly, it wasn’t.
POCATELLO — Grays fans mingled at Halliwell Park long after the final out was recorded. Some of them needed more time to finish their hot dog and beer.
POCATELLO — Matt Lindstrom was paid the big bucks to pitch in the majors.
The Gate City Grays were one-hit in Monday’s 5-0 loss at the Hyrum Hornets.
POCATELLO – Halliwell Park is where Ben Ditton belongs, like any other successful and dedicated local baseball player.
Gate City split Tuesday’s doubleheader at the Idaho Cubs, losing the opener 6-5 before rebounding with a 7-5 win.
Gate City picked up an 11-1 win at the Idaho Cubs on Monday.
The Gate City Grays were swept in Saturday’s doubleheader at Northern Utah League rival Providence, losing 11-8 and 5-0.
POCATELLO — Zach Hansen tossed his bat aside and admired his towering blast to left field.
POCATELLO — Braeden Leiby stepped to the plate in the seventh inning sporting an 0-for-4 day at the plate.
POCATELLO — Nick Winters was met at home plate by his teammates, who excitedly awaited Winters’ arrival.
POCATELLO — By the time Grays hitters finally started to solve Kody McFarland, it was too late.
The Gate City Grays baseball game Thursday night that was originally scheduled to be played against the Providence Wolverines will now be played against the South East Idaho Threads, who hail from Rexburg and surrounding communities. The Threads beat the Grays 13-3 on Monday.
POCATELLO — What started as a picture-perfect summer evening was quickly spoiled for the Gate City Grays.
The Gate City Grays split Saturday’s doubleheader at Hyrum, dropping the opener 9-8 before winning the nightcap 11-7.
SMITHFIELD 10, GATE CITY 9
