Tigard has not done well against Lakeridge recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Tigard Tigers put the hurt on the Lakeridge Pacers with a sharp 12-5 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Tigard has managed all season.
Zach Jaeger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Jaeger was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Trenton Hertzog was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Pearson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Tigard's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-11. As for Lakeridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Tigard will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lakeridge: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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