While Spokane's victory against Hurley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Owls had just enough and edged out the Tigers 8-7 on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Owls as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jackson Rantz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Logan Rollings
| 03/30/26 vs Hurley | 3 |
| 05/13/25 @ Verona | 2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Marionville | 2 |
| 03/23/26 @ Clever | 1 |
| 03/20/26 @ Early | 1 |
In other batting news, Spokane got a massive performance out of Logan Rollings, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave Rollings a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tim Rantz, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Spokane was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Spokane's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Hurley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spokane will challenge New Covenant Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hurley, they will face off against Sparta at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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