The Dalles is 5-0 against Gladstone since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Dalles Riverhawks will head out on the road to face off against the Gladstone Gladiators at 6:00 p.m. The Dalles is looking to tack on another W to their 18-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
In what's become a running theme this season, The Dalles gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They blew past Madras 15-0.
Siyra Faulkner looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Zoe Lebreton was a standout: she fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ava Graves, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Gladstone had to settle for an 8-6 defeat against Crook County on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for Gladstone in their matchups with Crook County: they've now lost five in a row.
Ashlynne Franssen put in work no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Franssen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Franssen was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Ashley Phillips made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3. Madyson Andrada was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
The Dalles' win bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Gladstone, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
The Dalles took their victory against Gladstone in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for The Dalles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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