For the second straight game, Mazama will face off against Klamath Union. The Vikings are taking a road trip to challenge the Pelicans at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Mazama is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Klamath Union hit Mazama with a four-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings fell just short of the Pelicans by a score of 9-8. Vikings fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Pelicans since Tuesday.
For Klamath Union's part, PJ Safford made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Safford also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Klamath Union is 4-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-11 otherwise. Safford was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Tildon Coffman was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Izak Barillas also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Klamath Union kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Mazama's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10-1. As for Klamath Union, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13.
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