Astoria proved they can win big on Friday (they won by seven) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Stayton Eagles 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Fishermen have posted since May 6, 2024.
Kya Lindell was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Lyla Carlson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Lindell wasn't the only one making solid contact: Astoria kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
04/05/25 @ Stayton | 7-6 |
04/04/25 vs Clatskanie | 8-1 |
04/01/25 vs Banks | 6-2 |
The victory (which was Astoria's third in a row) raised their record to 5-2-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Stayton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Astoria will face off against Estacada at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Stayton, they will square off against Marist at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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