Baseball Recap: Portage's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

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Previous 3 Games

04/14/25 - Away	7-5 W
04/18/24 - Away	6-7 L
03/30/23 - Home	3-21 L

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Portage ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the River Valley Panthers 7-5. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Mustangs as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Portage's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Tony Lawrence, who went 3-for-4 with one double. That's the most hits Lawrence has posted since back in May of 2024. Another was Lucas Gathers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Lawrence wasn't the only one making solid contact: Portage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Portage's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for River Valley, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portage will challenge Homer-Center at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for River Valley, they will square off against Greater Johnstown at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a five-game losing streak.