Irrigon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverside Pirates. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 23, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Avaree Pantoja spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Carter Sullivan was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Lilyanna Debord also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Irrigon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Riverside, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Irrigon will head out to square off against Elgin/Imbler at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Riverside, they will face off against Nyssa at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Bulldogs have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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