Gladstone extended their winning streak to four on Monday, bumping their season record up to 11-7 in the process. They came out on top against the Crook County Cowboys by a score of 7-2. The game was the first time the Gladiators have beaten the Cowboys on their field since May 8, 2018.

Ashlynne Franssen
05/05/25 @ Crook County | 15 |
05/01/25 vs Crook County | 16 |
04/30/25 vs Molalla | 12 |
04/28/25 @ Molalla | 15 |
04/24/25 @ The Dalles | 14 |
+ 12 more games |
Ashlynne Franssen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caroline Ashby, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Gunderson, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
As for Crook County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-9. Cowboys fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Gladstone since on Monday.
On Crook County's side, Alyson Ware was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gladstone will face off against rival Madras at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Crook County is set to square off against their familiar foe The Dalles on Wednesday.
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