Mountaineers
| 04/04/25 vs Onalaska | 10 |
| 04/03/25 @ Onalaska | 5 |
| 03/19/25 vs Toutle Lake | 5 |
| 03/14/25 vs Mossyrock | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Napavine | 1 |
Rainier scored the most runs they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Onalaska Loggers by a score of 11-10. The Mountaineers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Loggers earlier this season, when they won 5-0.
Peyton Sheaffer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that he snagged this season.
Sheaffer wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dayton Gardner, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That run was Gardner's first of the season. Another was Kaymen Larman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Rainier has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. As for Onalaska, their victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Rainier and Onalaska will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Mountaineers see the field they'll take on Toledo at 3:00 p.m. on the 16th. As for Onalaska, their break will end when they face Fort Vancouver at 3:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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