Recap: Pendleton Bulldogs vs. Crescent Tigers
Pendleton had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Crescent Tigers out 5-4. For Pendleton, this counts as revenge for the 4-2 loss Crescent walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Laney Jennings made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Jennings has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jennings was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Taylor Beak was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Ella Bryant was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pendleton pushed their record up to 5-4-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs per game. As for Crescent, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1.
Pendleton will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Daniel at 6:00 p.m. As for Crescent, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-4 win vs. Woodruff on the 23rd.
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