Lake Oswego was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Oregon City Pioneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lakers of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Ava Beach
| 04/21/25 vs Oregon City | 12 |
| 04/18/25 @ Lakeridge | 8 |
| 04/16/25 vs Tigard | 8 |
Ava Beach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lake Oswego saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sloane Morris, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Lake Oswego now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Oregon City, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Oswego will square off against West Linn at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Lakers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oregon City, they will welcome Tualatin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Timberwolves have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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