Softball Recap: R.A. Long Comes Up Short
By Team Reports
May 1, 2025, 2:35am
Softball Recap: R.A. Long Lumberjacks vs. Columbia River Rapids

Lumberjacks
04/30/25 @ Columbia River | 2-12 |
04/28/25 vs Hockinson | 8-5 |
04/25/25 vs Washougal | 13-9 |
04/23/25 @ Hudson's Bay | 13-0 |
04/21/25 vs Ridgefield | 1-12 |
R.A. Long dropped their record down to 5-10-1 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Columbia River Rapids, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rapids this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on April 14th.
As for Columbia River, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
For Columbia River's part, Ruby Lew made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Lew was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Columbia River let Ella Easter and Haley Corona run wild. Easter went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Corona went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most hits Easter has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ava Pratoussy, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Coincidentally, R.A. Long and Columbia River will both be playing Hudson's Bay the next time they take the field. The Lumberjacks will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Rapids will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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