The Dalles Riverhawks will head out to challenge the Molalla Indians at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Dalles will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Estacada on Wednesday. The Riverhawks skirted past the Rangers 11-10.
Meanwhile, Molalla hadn't done well against Gladstone recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Indians put the hurt on the Gladiators with a sharp 9-3 win. Considering the Indians have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Camdyn Morey was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Morey was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nyxon Hopping, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Grant Brusseau, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Molalla kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The Dalles is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Molalla, their record now sits at 17-6.
The Dalles suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Molalla in their previous meeting last Monday. Can the Riverhawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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