Denver Christian's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over The Dalles Riverhawks. The result was nothing new for the Thunder, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
James Lord spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Patrick Elson was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caleb Stork, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Thunder
| 03/27/25 vs The Dalles | 9-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Baker | 11-1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Buena Vista | 12-0 |
| 05/24/24 vs Monte Vista | 4-1 |
| 05/18/24 vs Meeker | 6-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Denver Christian pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for The Dalles, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Denver Christian will square off against Prospect Ridge Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for The Dalles, they will take on Hood River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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