Baseball team roughed up by Eureka at home
Cody Schweikert collides with the Eureka third baseman during its home opener last week. (JP Edge photo)
Ethan Austin catches a ball at first base last week against Eureka. (JP Edge photo)
Reggie Sapa slides into third at home against Eureka last week. (JP Edge photo)
Mark Robison leads off third at home last week against Eureka. (JP Edge photo)
Talon Murphy on the mound at the first home game of the season against Eureka. (JP Edge photo)
The Columbia Falls baseball team had a tough time against Class B Eureka last Tuesday, losing their home opener, 12-5.
The Wildcats took the early lead when Cody Schweikert singled on a 3-2 count to drive a run across the plate in the first. But Eureka answered with a run in the top of the second and then scored four in the third and fourth innings to go up 8-2 after four.
Reggie Sapa led the team with two RBIs, and three stolen bases.
Kellen Kroger had a triple.
Kroger started on the mound for the Cats and gave up 13 hits in 3-2/3 innings. Talon Murphy came in relief and also had a tough time, giving up five hits in 2-2/3 innings.
The Cats looked to right the ship at home against Frenchtown Tuesday. They host Browning Thursday at 5 p.m. then travel to Polson Friday.
The Cats are 1-1 on the season.
