Port Angeles waltzed into their match on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Peninsula Seahawks by a score of 9-4. This was payback for Port Angeles, who suffered a 7-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Brian Guttormsen looked comfortable as he tossed three 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 four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Josiah Gooding and Ezra Townsend did most of the damage at the plate: Gooding went 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Townsend scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Colton Romero was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Peninsula's side, Pete Browand made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jonathon Vergara-Dykes, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Port Angeles' victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Peninsula, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Port Angeles will be playing at home against Klahowya at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Port Angeles is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Peninsula, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Yelm at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Peninsula's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Yelm's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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