Orting made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Steilacoom, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Cardinals fell just short of the Sentinels by a score of 6-4 on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 4, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Orting got a good showing from Jayden Mayfield, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.

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On the hitting side, Jayden Schoenbachler and Lucas Dickson did some serious damage despite the final result: Schoenbachler went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Dickson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Schoenbachler is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Tanner Hebel also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Orting's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Steilacoom, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
Looking ahead, Orting will challenge Foss at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Steilacoom, they will face off against Tumwater at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Sentinels' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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