Summit dropped their record down to 15-6 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bend Lava Bears. Storm fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Lava Bears since on Friday.
As for Bend, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-8. The game was the first time they have beaten Summit on their field since May 3, 2022.
For Bend's part, Cole Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. Cooper has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Will Goodman was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Mason Pendergast was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Summit is set to challenge their familiar foe Caldera at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bend will face off against rival Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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