Eugene took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against California, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Pintos 7-6 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since May 2, 2025.
Jeffrey Schulte
| 03/23/26 @ California | 5 |
| 03/20/26 vs Centralia | 1 |
| 05/15/25 vs Sturgeon | 3 |
| 05/13/25 @ Versailles | 1 |
| 05/05/25 vs Smithton | 5 |
Jeffrey Schulte made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Schulte is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chase Kempker, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Eugene's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for California, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eugene will square off against Linn at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for California, they will face off against Versailles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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