The Rainier Columbians are headed away from home for the first time to take on the Gladstone Gladiators at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Rainier is leaving town to face Gladstone after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Rainier came up short against Clatskanie on Monday, falling 15-6. The Columbians haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Nicole Hudson and Destiny McKay stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hudson went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while McKay scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Gladstone had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 4-1 to St. Helens.
Ashlynne Franssen was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Franssen was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Franssen wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gabriella Gunderson, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Rainier might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Gladstone in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can Rainier avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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