Grants Pass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Oregon City Pioneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grants Pass of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Oregon City's part, Lily Riley made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Riley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Riley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Reese Gardner was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Elise Bean, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Grants Pass' loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Oregon City, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Aloha the next time they take the field. Oregon City will host Aloha at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Grants Pass will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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