Jacob Jablonski greets former Chukar Tyler Wyatt at home following a home run last season. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Chukars will play at Melaleuca Field for the first time this season, Tuesday. Set for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch, the home opener will be followed by an Opening Day fireworks show. The Chukars bring an impressive 5-1 record home with them, following a successful trip to Boise where they outscored the home town Hawks (1-5) 51 to 23. Idaho Falls was led offensively by first baseman Trevor Rogers, who homered twice and drive in six runs during the six-game set in Boise. As a team, the Chukars are batting .332 — second-highest team average in the league (Rocky Mountain Vibes, .391) Chukars starting pitchers have allowed a combined 14 earned runs across 30-1/3 innings pitched (4.15 ERA), while striking out 33 batters. The Chukars’ six-game home set against the Billings Mustangs (2-4) will run through Sunday, and include several special events. View the teams’ full schedules here.The post Chukars come home Tuesday following dominant trip to Boise; game to be followed by fireworks appeared first on East Idaho News.
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Chukars come home Tuesday following dominant trip to Boise; game to be followed by fireworks
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