Santiam Christian came out on top against Willamina on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run sixth inning. The Eagles were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Bulldogs. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won nine in a row.
Josh Riddle made a big impact no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon VanLeuven, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Jackson Kent was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Santiam Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Willamina struck out 12 times.
Eagles
| 04/30/25 vs Willamina | 11-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Dayton | 9-4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Valley Catholic | 3-2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Scio | 15-5 |
| 04/14/25 vs Amity | 17-2 |
| + 4 more games |
Santiam Christian pushed their record up to 17-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games. As for Willamina, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santiam Christian will welcome Gaston at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Willamina, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Scio at 4:30 p.m. The Loggers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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