Sadly, Onalaska is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 matches. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rainier Mountaineers on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Onalaska of the 9-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2021.
For Rainier's part, Howell Hunter was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Hunter has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunter was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Weschler Skylar was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sheaffer Peyton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Onalaska's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Rainier, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4.
While Onalaska had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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