The West Linn Lions will head out to face off against the Lake Oswego Lakers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. West Linn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
West Linn had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Lakeridge on Monday. The Lions blew past the Pacers 14-4. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Pacers: they've now won four in a row.
Avery Wolf looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
At the plate, Kendall Atwood was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emery Curtis, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
West Linn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Lake Oswego was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Oregon City.
Ava Beach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lake Oswego saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sloane Morris, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
West Linn's win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Lake Oswego, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. West Linn has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lake Oswego struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
West Linn took their victory against Lake Oswego in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 11-4 score. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lakers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
