Umatilla came into Saturday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Corbett Cardinals by a score of 12-9 on Saturday. The victory was just what Umatilla needed coming off of a 15-2 loss in their prior game.
The team relied heavily on Justus Zamudio, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was David Garcia, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Umatilla's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Corbett, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Umatilla will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on McLoughlin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. McLoughlin is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Umatilla will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Corbett, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Rainier, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Rainier will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Corbett surely won't give up without a fight.
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