Vernonia extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-19. They lost 10-1 to the Nestucca Bobcats. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 15, 2025, but that streak is no more.
As for Nestucca, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by eight runs or more this season.
For Nestucca's part, Eli Love and Brady Hurliman were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Love pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hurliman didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Love has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. At bat, Love went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Hurliman went 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most RBI Love has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Owen Love was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Jace Jensen was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
While Vernonia had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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