Baseball Recap: Washougal Takes a Loss

Washougal lost against Rochester back in May of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Panthers fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 6-5. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.

Owen MacDonald and Tyler Thompson stepped up to the plate in a big way. MacDonald scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Thompson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one double and one RBI. MacDonald also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nash Neumann, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Washougal's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Rochester, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washougal will square off against R.A. Long at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lumberjacks' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rochester, they will venture away from home to take on Elma at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak.