If Burns was feeling good off their 11-1 takedown of Umatilla on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Burns Hilanders fell just short of the Umatilla Vikings by a score of 12-11 on Friday. Burns was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Umatilla apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
Jack Wright put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wright has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wright was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Dylan Johnson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 4-for-4.
Like Burns, Umatilla also got a great game from a two-way player: R.J. Estrada. Throwing, Estrada tossed five innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Carter Monahan pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. At bat, Estrada scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Monahan scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on David Garcia, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Burns has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Umatilla, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burns will take on Nyssa at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nyssa is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Burns will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Umatilla, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Vale at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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