Umatilla extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-18. They lost 16-1 to the Irrigon Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-1 back in March.
As for Irrigon, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-14. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 19th (when they won 19-1).
For Irrigon's part, Shianne Claassen made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Claassen was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Sammy Yates was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Paeton Magdaleno, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Umatilla will challenge Baker/Powder Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Irrigon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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