Chukars begin the 2nd half with a slugfest, taking down the Range Riders 17-8

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Pioneer League's best offense is at it again, as the Chukars put up 17 runs Tuesday night to win their first game of the 2nd half.

Idaho Falls got the early 3-0 lead after two innings, then extended that advantage to 9-1 by the end of the 5th inning.

After the Range Riders closed the deficit to three runs, the Chukars scored eight of the next 10 to turn a newly close game into a blowout.

The Chuks go for a 2-0 start to the 2nd half Wednesday night when they face the Range Riders in game two of the three-game home stand at 7:05 p.m.