Morton/White Pass hasn't had much luck against Rainier recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Timberwolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mountaineers at 4:00 p.m. Morton/White Pass has given up an average of 17.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Morton/White Pass is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game on Wednesday. They lost 21-7 to Toutle Lake.
Meanwhile, Rainier got the win against Winlock on Wednesday by a conclusive 16-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mountaineers.
Yazama Gurnsey made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Rainier is 2-1 when Gurnsey posts two or more runs, but 3-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Rainier got a massive performance out of Wyatt Cughan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave Cughan a new career-high. Kaden Goodman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Rainier kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 12.8.
Morton/White Pass' loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Rainier, their win bumped their record up to 5-10.
Morton/White Pass couldn't quite get it done against Rainier in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 11-7. Will the Timberwolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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