Baseball Game Preview: Portland Christian Royals vs. Gaston Greyhounds

The Portland Christian Royals will venture away from home to face off against the Gaston Greyhounds at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Portland Christian is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

On Friday, Portland Christian came up short against Clatskanie and fell 5-2.

Jack Mazurowski

Hits

04/18/25 vs Clatskanie	3
04/11/25 @ Western Christian	3
03/18/25 @ St. Paul	3
04/18/25 vs Clatskanie	2
04/09/25 vs Salem Academy	2
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Jack Mazurowski made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one run and one double. Portland Christian is 2-1 when Mazurowski posts three or more hits, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Donovan Endres, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.

Meanwhile, Gaston suffered their biggest loss since May 13, 2024 on Friday. They lost 13-3 to Knappa. The Greyhounds have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Brysen Riccardi was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Zach Bozich was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.

Gaston's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Portland Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Portland Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Gaston struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Portland Christian suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Gaston in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Royals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.