Tigard has not done well against Lakeridge recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Everything went the Tigard Tigers' way against the Lakeridge Pacers as the Tigard Tigers made off with an 8-2 victory. This was a revenge match for Tigard, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-4 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Trenton Hertzog spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jackson Barnachea was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Jase Randall was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Tigard's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Lakeridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tigard will square off against Oregon City at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oregon City's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Tigard's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lakeridge, they will head out on the road to challenge West Linn at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Linn is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Lakeridge will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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