Umatilla never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Rainier on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Columbians by a score of 11-7. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Carter Griggs
| 03/26/25 vs Rainier | 6 |
| 03/18/25 @ Pilot Rock | 4 |
| 04/19/24 vs Burns | 4 |
| 03/26/24 vs Rainier | 4 |
| 04/16/24 @ Riverside | 3 |
Carter Griggs made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Umatilla got a big performance out of Rj Estrada, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave Estrada a new career-high. Dominick McCallister also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Umatilla always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Umatilla now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Rainier, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Umatilla will take on Weston-McEwen/Griswold in a tournament on Saturday. As for Rainier, they have already played their next game, a 26-1 defeat against Riverside on the 26th.
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