The Gladstone Gladiators will square off against the Estacada Rangers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Estacada will be up against a hot Gladstone squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Gladiators were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over Madras on Wednesday.
Gabriella Gunderson
| 04/22/26 @ Madras | 4 |
| 04/17/26 vs Junction City | 3 |
| 04/10/26 @ Gresham | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Stayton | 3 |
| 04/18/26 vs Marshfield | 2 |
Gabriella Gunderson made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Gunderson was even better at the plate, firing off three home runs and nine RBI while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Caroline Ashby was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Payton Locke was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Gladstone kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in eight consecutive contests.
Estacada came out on top against Molalla on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Rangers blew past the Indians 10-4. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
Laney Briones made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mckenzie Trujeque, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Emily Yost, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Gladstone's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Estacada, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Gladstone's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Gladiators have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Estacada, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Gladstone continue to outrun the ball?
Gladstone was able to grind out a solid win over Estacada in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, winning 5-0. Will the Gladiators repeat their success, or do the Rangers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
