Banks was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gladstone Gladiators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Ryder Powell stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Trever Vanderzanden was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Banks' loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Gladstone, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Coming up, Banks will be playing at home against Tillamook at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cheesemakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.2 runs per game on average), something the Braves will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Gladstone, they are taking a road trip to face off against Junction City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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