BILLINGS — Montana's representatives at the Class AA American Legion Northwest Regional saw very different outcomes on Day 1 of the tournament Wednesday at Dehler Park.

The Missoula Mavericks rolled to a 9-0 victory in the first round over Fort Collins, Colo., while the Royals, the host team for the tourney, fell 10-0 to Idaho Falls, Idaho.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS: Missoula advances, Billings Royals fall on Day 1 of Class A Northwest Regional

The Mavericks advanced to play Gillette, Wyo., in the winner's bracket Thursday at 4 p.m. The Royals slipped into loser-out action against Portland, Ore., at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Missoula, fresh off winning its second straight Montana/Alberta state championship , benefited from timely hitting and a pitching gem from starter Easton Reimers to

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