Umatilla's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They skirted past the Burns Hilanders 12-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Umatilla considering their one-run performance the contest before.
R.J. Estrada and Carter Monahan made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Estrada pitched five innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Monahan pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Estrada scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Monahan scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, David Garcia was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Like Umatilla, Burns also got a great game from a two-way player: Jack Wright. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wright was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Dylan Johnson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 4-for-4.
Umatilla's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Burns, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Umatilla will take on Vale at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Burns, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Nyssa at 3:00 p.m. The last three games Nyssa has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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