Baseball Recap: Estacada Wins Going Away Against Astoria

Rangers

Margin

04/04/25 @ Astoria	11
03/29/25 vs Glide	10
04/03/25 vs Cascade	5
03/18/25 @ Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts	4
04/01/25 @ Stayton	1

Estacada hadn't done well against Astoria recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rangers blew past the Fishermen 15-4. That looming 15-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rangers yet this season.

Will Olson and Connor Abbott were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Olson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Abbott pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Olson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Olson went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Abbott scored a run while going 2-for-3. Olson also put up a triple, which was his first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liam Johnston, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Connor Crawford also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Estacada hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matchups.

Estacada's record is now 5-2-1. As for Astoria, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.

Looking ahead, Estacada will head out on the road to take on Lebanon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rangers are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Astoria, they will be playing at home against Molalla at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.