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Cody Cubs Use Team Effort to Power Past Billings Expos

The Cody Cubs were back in action Tuesday as they traveled up to the treasure state for a contest with the Billings Upper Deck Expos.

It was a total team effort for the Cubs who powered their way to a 16-8 victory.

Ben Reinker took to the hill for his 3rd start of the season and picked up his 2nd win of the summer. Reinker tossed 4 innings of 7-hit ball while allowing 6 runs (3 earned) walked 3 and struck out 2.

The bullpen duo of Kaden Kondelis and Jace Jarrett combined to throw 5 innings of 5 hit ball, while giving up 2 runs, both earned and struck out 3, in relief.

Offensively, the Cubs poured it on early, scoring 7-runs in the 1st inning.

Eli Johnston led the way with 3 hits while scoring 2-runs.

4 Cubs would tally multiple hits in the contest.

Billings would battle back. After Cody took a 10-3 lead after 2-innings, the Expos scored the games next 3 runs to cut the Cubs lead down to 10-6.

The Cubs responded with a big 6th inning, plating 4 and putting the game out of reach.

Dominic Phillips cashed in with a triple and a home run in back-to-back innings to help the Cubs pull away.

In all, the Cubs scored 16 runs on 13 hits.

With the win the Cubs are now 7-10 on the season and are riding a 3-game win streak.

Up Next: The Cubs are back in action Thursday for their first conference games of the season. Cody will travel to Lander to take on the newly formed Legends. It’s a double header with first pitch at 3pm. Pregame at 2:40.

On Saturday, the Cubs are back on the road, this time traveling over to Sheridan for a double header. These games get underway at 1 in the afternoon. First pitch at 12:40pm.

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