Softball Recap: Estacada Wins Going Away Against Molalla

Rangers

Margin (Wins)

04/08/26 @ Seaside	17
03/23/26 vs Philomath	17
03/17/26 @ Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts	12
04/20/26 vs Molalla	10
03/31/26 @ Stayton	10

Estacada came out on top against Molalla on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Rangers were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Indians. The Rangers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.

Laney Briones made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mckenzie Trujeque, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Emily Yost was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Estacada was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Molalla only posted a batting average of .194.

The win made it two in a row for Estacada and bumps their season record up to 11-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Molalla, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Estacada is set to challenge their familiar foe Gladstone at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Molalla will take on rival Madras at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.