It has been an exciting stretch of baseball at Cheney Stadium, with the Tacoma Rainiers delivering a pair of memorable victories that have given local fans plenty to cheer about this summer.
The fun started on Saturday, July 18, when the Rainiers staged a come-from-behind rally to edge out a 5-4 win. The highlight of the night was a home run by Montes in his Cheney Stadium debut — a moment that had the crowd on its feet and signaled that Tacoma’s roster had some fresh firepower ready to make an impression on the home field.
The good times kept rolling into Sunday, July 19, when the Rainiers put together one of their most disciplined offensive performances of the season. Tacoma drew a season-high 12 walks on their way to a convincing 9-5 victory, showcasing patience at the plate and a team-first approach that translated directly into runs on the scoreboard. Drawing 12 walks in a single game is a testament to the club’s ability to grind out at-bats and keep the pressure on opposing pitchers from the first inning to the last.
Together, the two wins gave Rainiers fans back-to-back reasons to make the trip out to Cheney Stadium and enjoy some classic Pacific Coast League baseball on a summer weekend in Tacoma. Whether you came to see a debut home run or a masterclass in plate discipline, the Rainiers delivered on both counts.
With the heart of the summer season still ahead, Tacoma baseball supporters will be eager to see the Rainiers build on this momentum when they take the field again at their beloved home ballpark.
