Baseball Recap: South Eugene Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Axe

Team Score (Highest)

04/25/25 @ McNary	12
03/26/25 @ Springfield	11
03/25/25 @ Gresham	11
04/09/25 @ Willamette	7
04/08/25 @ Willamette	7

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Eugene). They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the McNary Celtics 12-11. The win was some much needed relief for the Axe as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak.

Andrew Roadman made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

In other batting news, South Eugene got a massive performance out of Gino Humphrey, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Humphrey is becoming a predictor of the Axe's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 2-1 (and 1-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Brendan Van Ryzin, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

South Eugene's victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for McNary, they dropped their record down to 3-14 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Eugene will face off against Grants Pass at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McNary, they will take on West Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Celtics are facing the Titans at the right time seeing as the Titans are stuck on a three-game losing streak.