Warrenton was the 7-4 winner over Clatskanie when they last played one another back in April of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Warrenton Warriors fell 12-8 to the Clatskanie Tigers on Monday. That's two games in a row now that Warrenton has lost by exactly four runs.
Kiki Olson spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Natalie Pike made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Emma Smith was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run.
Warrenton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Clatskanie, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Warrenton will head out on the road to challenge Naselle at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Warrenton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Clatskanie, they will be playing at home against Knappa at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clatskanie is on a 17-game streak of home wins, Knappa a eight-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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