Willamina was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. Their rough 15-1 defeat to the Nestucca Bobcats might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Willamina of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Nestucca's part, Zac Collins and Nolen Hurliman were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Collins pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hurliman tossed three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. At the plate, Collins went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Hurliman scored two runs and stole two bases.
In other batting news, Eli Love was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Kenneth Blackburn Iii was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Willamina's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Nestucca, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willamina will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Portland Christian at 4:30 p.m. Portland Christian is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Willamina will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Nestucca, they will head out on the road to face off against Gaston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nestucca is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
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