Gladstone came tearing into Monday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Estacada Rangers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 on Thursday.
Ashlynne Franssen
| 04/21/25 vs Estacada | 15 |
| 04/17/25 @ Estacada | 13 |
| 04/16/25 vs Madras | 7 |
| 04/14/25 @ Madras | 16 |
| 04/11/25 @ Banks | 16 |
| + 6 more games |
Ashlynne Franssen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caroline Ashby, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Ashley Phillips also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Gladstone's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Estacada, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gladstone will take on rival The Dalles at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Estacada is set to square off against their familiar foe Crook County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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