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Boise Hawks sweep Chukars with 13-5 win on Sunday

By Cole Sams

May 29, 2023 5:08 PM

Published May 29, 2023 5:20 PM

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars were swept in their three-game series at home against the Boise Hawks with a 13-5 loss on Sunday.

The Chukars took their first lead of the series in the third, but the Hawks were able to score a run in each of the last six innings to win by eight runs.

Despite the loss, Chris Monroe had a memorable highlight in the seventh, hitting a 497-foot home run.

The Chukars will try and bounce back on Tuesday facing off with the Grand Junction Jackalopes.

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