Oakridge's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Camas Valley Hornets, sneaking past 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since March 22nd.
Cole Walters was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jasper Spoon tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
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Walters wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Adam Palanuk, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave Palanuk a new career-high. Jonathan Miller was another, going 1-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The victory snapped Oakridge's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-5 record. As for Camas Valley, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Oakridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 2-1 loss against Lowell on the 18th. As for Camas Valley, they will challenge Umpqua Valley Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Monarchs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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