For the second straight game, Portland will face off against Springfield. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Yellow Jackets at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Portland has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Portland hadn't beaten Springfield on the road since April 15, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Yellow Jackets.
Kevin Cook tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Portland is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-17 otherwise.
Jay Guthrie
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On the hitting side, Jesiah Scharklet and Jay Guthrie did most of the damage at the plate: Scharklet went 1-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Guthrie went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Portland is undefeated when Guthrie posts two or more runs, but 9-19 otherwise. Cayden Lane was another key player, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Springfield is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-18. As for Portland, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-19 record this season.
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