Nyssa extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-13. They lost 15-4 to the Umatilla Vikings. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 9-8 to the Vikings when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hunter Allen was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Alijah Oviedo, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Umatilla, their record now sits at 9-10. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
On Umatilla's side, Bryce Morris was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Morris has posted since back in April. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Umatilla's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 3-10 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Umatilla let Carter Griggs and David Garcia run wild. Griggs went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Garcia got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Garcia has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Colton Sheller, who earned three runs and four stolen bases.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Umatilla beat Nyssa by a score of 15-1 later that day.
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