The Washougal Panthers will face off against the Rochester Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Washougal has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Rochester will arrive with three straight wins.
Friday just wasn't the day for Washougal's offense. They fell just short of Columbia River by a score of 2-0 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since March 15, 2024.
Tyler Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Washougal saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Bellamy, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Bellamy's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Rochester got themselves on the board against Hoquiam last Friday, but Hoquiam never followed suit. They blew past the Grizzlies 10-0. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won four matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Rochester's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Washougal, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Washougal might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Rochester in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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