For the first time this season, Portola will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Maxwell Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Portola came up short against Loyalton on Monday, falling 13-2. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Grizzlies recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
JJ Ragan made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Maxwell was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost 15-2 to Mt. Shasta. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Maxwell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Krug, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Portola's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Maxwell, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Portola might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from Maxwell in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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