Softball Game Preview: Oregon City Pioneers vs. Tigard Tigers

The Oregon City Pioneers will venture away from home to square off against the Tigard Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Oregon City turned things around against West Linn on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Lions.

Ellie Joseph spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.

Sophie Funnemark

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/16/25 vs West Linn	4
04/11/25 vs Jesuit	1
04/04/25 @ Glencoe	1
05/20/24 vs Mountainside	1

At the plate, Sophie Funnemark was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chloe Stromme, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Tigard not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 6, 2024. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over Lake Oswego.

Oregon City picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 3-9. As for Tigard, their record is now 5-7.

Oregon City couldn't quite finish off Tigard in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Can the Pioneers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.