OREM — The Owlz exploded for six runs in the eighth inning to cap a 14-6 victory over the Raptors.

Four walks served as the catalyst while Richard Cates' double and Kevin Ramos' triple brought the runners home.

Tyler Mann hit a grand slam in the first inning after two walks and a wild pitch.

Mann had five RBIs while Cates had four to give Kyle Roberson (1-1) the win.

STANDINGS

North Division

Great Falls (White Sox)63.667—

Helena (Brewers)64.6001/2

Missoula (Diamondbacks)54.5561

Billings (Reds)28.20041/2

South Division

Idaho Falls (Royals)72.778—

Orem (Angels)64.60011/2

Ogden (Dodgers)46.40031/2

Casper (Rockies)27.2225

Thursday's games

Helena 5, Billings 4

Orem 14, Ogden 6

Great Falls at Missoula, late

Idaho Falls at Casper, ppd., rain

Today's games

Helena at Billings, 7:05 p.m.

Ogden at Orem, 7:05 p.m.

Great Falls at Missoula, 7:05 p.m.

Idaho Falls at Casper, 7:05 p.m.

Owlz 14, Raptors 6

W — Roberson (1-1). L — Vasquez (0-1). 2B ?— Cavazos-Galvez (0gden), Cates 2 (0rem). 3B —Ramos (0rem). HR — Songco (Ogden), Erickson (Ogden), Mann (Orem). Umpires: Jeff Woods; Roger Craig III.