Gaston hadn't done well against Nestucca recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Greyhounds were the clear victors by a 14-6 margin over the Bobcats. Considering the Greyhounds have won four matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Ayden Hansen
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Ayden Hansen made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zach Bozich was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and four runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Ayden Foster was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Gaston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .514. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Gaston's record now sits at 7-5. As for Nestucca, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Gaston will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bobcats: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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