04/16/25 @ Hudson's Bay | 29 |
04/14/25 @ R.A. Long | 15 |
04/23/25 vs Hockinson | 12 |
04/18/25 @ Washougal | 12 |
04/30/25 vs R.A. Long | 10 |
Columbia River had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt R.A. Long on Wednesday. The Rapids were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Lumberjacks. The result was nothing new for the Rapids, who have now won five matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Ruby Lew made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Lew was also solid in the batter's box, earning one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Ella Easter and Haley Corona did most of the damage at the plate: Easter went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Corona went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most hits Easter has posted since back in March. Ava Pratoussy was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Columbia River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Columbia River has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for R.A. Long, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-10-1 record.
Coincidentally, Columbia River and R.A. Long will both be playing Hudson's Bay the next time they take the field. The Lumberjacks will host the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Rapids will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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