Mason came out on top against Portland on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Bulldogs walked away with a 7-3 win over the Raiders. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won three in a row.
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Alex Engel spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carson Chapin, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Colton McCaleb was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Mason's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Portland, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Mason wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-3 loss against Novi on the 18th. Portland has also already played their next game (against Charlotte), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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