Friday just wasn't the day for Washougal's offense. They fell just short of the Columbia River Rapids by a score of 2-0 on Friday. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Rapids recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Tyler Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Washougal saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Bellamy, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Bellamy's first of the season.
Washougal now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Columbia River, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washougal will welcome Rochester at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Warriors have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches. As for Columbia River, they will face off against Ridgefield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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