Estacada is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Gladstone is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Rangers will host the Gladiators at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Estacada's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Gladstone's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Estacada is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Molalla just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Gladstone got the win against Madras on Wednesday by a conclusive 17-4. The result was nothing new for the Gladiators, who have now won eight matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Estacada's defeat dropped their record down to 15-11. As for Gladstone, their win bumped their record up to 16-10.
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