R.A. Long lost to Hockinson on April 2nd, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Lumberjacks skirted past the Hawks 12-11. That's two games straight that the Lumberjacks have won by just one run.
Edie Korpi (2026)
| 04/27/26 @ Hockinson | 3 |
| 04/24/26 @ Washougal | 1 |
| 03/27/26 @ Hudson's Bay | 1 |
| 03/07/26 vs Kalama | 1 |
Edie Korpi (2026) was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. Korpi (2026) was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, R.A. Long let Malia Byrnes (2026) and Stevie Jones (2027) run wild. Byrnes (2026) went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Jones (2027) went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two hits gave Jones (2027) a new career-high. Calista Jones (2027) also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
R.A. Long hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hockinson struck out nine times.
The win made it two in a row for R.A. Long and bumps their season record up to 6-8. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 3-10 Washougal and 5-9 Hockinson. As for Hockinson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. R.A. Long will square off against Toledo at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Riverhawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Lumberjacks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hockinson, they will face off against Washougal at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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