Pleasant Hill was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Elmira on Friday. The Billies blew past the Falcons 11-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Billies as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Caleb VanOrdstrand
| 04/22/25 @ Harrisburg | 5 |
| 05/02/25 vs Elmira | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Sisters | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Glide | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Creswell | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Caleb VanOrdstrand was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Pleasant Hill: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-6-1 otherwise. Judah Kelso was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Pleasant Hill was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
Pleasant Hill's win bumped their record up to 10-8-1. As for Elmira, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pleasant Hill will face off against rival Creswell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Elmira is set to take on their familiar foe La Pine at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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