St. Helens had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 6-9 to make it seven. They fell 6-1 to the Astoria Fishermen. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Lions couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Astoria, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-8. That looming 6-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Astoria's part, Joey Gramlich made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Gramlich has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
Gramlich wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Izacc Crawford, who went 1-for-2 with two runs. Tyson Robinson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Coming up, St. Helens will square off against Tillamook at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Astoria, they will face off against North Bend on Friday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Fishermen surely won't give up without a fight.
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