Goldendale had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 9-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars, falling 11-1. If the Timberwolves were looking for revenge after losing 19-0 to the Jaguars when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Tri-Cities Prep, the win keeps they at an undefeated 16-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their hitting performance: the team's won by an average of 11.1 runs thus far.
For Tri-Cities Prep's part, Owen Janke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Janke has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Will Balcom was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. What's more, he posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Tilden Shumway was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
While Goldendale had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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