Rainier came into Monday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Onalaska Loggers on Monday. That looming 8-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Rainier yet this season.
Howell Hunter made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Hunter has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunter was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Weschler Skylar was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Sheaffer Peyton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Rainier's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. As for Onalaska, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Rainier will have a chance to go back-to-back against Onalaska: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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