Sandy extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 5-5. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Albany Bulldogs. The game marked the first time this year in which the Pioneers were not able to get on the board.
As for West Albany, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
For West Albany's part, not much got past Gabriella Young 2027, who gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks to keep Sandy off the board. Young 2027 has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mikayla Chaffins 2026, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Looking ahead, Sandy will host Forest Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for West Albany, they will head out on the road to take on South Albany at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redhawks have averaged an impressive 14.5 runs per game this season.
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