Port Angeles picks up fourth straight win on the road

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 9:07pm

Recap: Port Angeles Roughriders vs. Yelm Tornados

On Saturday, the Port Angeles Roughriders narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Yelm Tornados 3-2. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Port Angeles has scored all year.

Alex Angevine was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Angevine was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.

In other pitching news, Brian Guttormsen looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.

Angevine wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Basden, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Port Angeles pushed their record up to 6-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Yelm, they now have a losing record at 1-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Angeles will take on North Kitsap at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Port Angeles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so North Kitsap's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Yelm, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on North Thurston at 4:00 p.m. on April 16th.

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