Mariners B team split with Loggers to end season
Jack Humphreys of the Mission Valley Mariners is up to bat during the Firecracker Tournament last weekend in Polson.
LIBBY - The Mission Valley Mariners B team finished their season on a positive note, splitting a double header with the Libby Loggers Thursday night in Libby. Kellen Hoyt pitched six innings and gave up one hit and one run, but the Mariners lost to the Loggers 1-0 in the first game. The bats came alive for Mission Valley in the second game as they slugged their way to a 12-8 victory to end the season.
"I can't say how much the coaches, Eric [Locke] and me, are proud of them," Second-year head coach Chris Brown said. "It's been a blast coaching these guys."
For the full story, pick up the July 15th edition of the Lake County Leader.