Scio is 0-7 against Taft since March of 2022 but things could change on Wednesday. The Loggers will host the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Scio will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Scio will bounce into Wednesday's game after beating Santiam Christian, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Loggers came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 9-5 on Wednesday. With that victory, the Loggers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
| 05/06/26 @ Santiam Christian | 4 |
| 04/24/26 vs Yamhill-Carlton | 3 |
| 04/20/26 vs Amity | 2 |
| 03/23/26 vs Toledo | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Willamina | 2 |
Braxton Carlson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Triston Garton, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Scio kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Taft and Santiam Christian meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Tigers took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The loss was the Tigers' first of the season.
Taft saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was James Tolan, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Scio's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Taft, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 22-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Scio has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Taft struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Scio might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Taft in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Loggers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
