After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Rainier brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past the R.A. Long Lumberjacks 15-6 on Wednesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Columbians' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
The team relied heavily on Nicole Hudson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Rylee Hill, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
| 04/02/25 @ R.A. Long | 56.1% |
| 03/24/25 vs Mazama | 41.9% |
| 03/17/25 vs Clatskanie | 30.8% |
| 03/25/25 vs Seaside | 30.4% |
| 03/19/25 @ Gladstone | 28% |
Rainier always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the victory, Rainier broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5. As for R.A. Long, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rainier will square off against Vernonia at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Loggers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.2 runs per game on average), something the Columbians will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for R.A. Long, they will take on Castle Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lumberjacks are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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