Kellogg had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it six. They came up short against the Timberlake Tigers, falling 23-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 20-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Timberlake, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. That looming 23-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Timberlake's part, Eric Wylie was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wylie also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Timberlake is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2 otherwise. Wylie was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tanner Van Tassel was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Dominick Collison was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Kellogg will take on Orofino at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Timberlake, they will square off against Riverside at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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