Gaston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 14-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nestucca Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gaston of the 14-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Nestucca's part, Kenneth Blackburn Iii and Nolen Hurliman were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Blackburn Iii tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hurliman pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Blackburn Iii has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Blackburn Iii scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hurliman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaxon Jensen was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brady Hurliman, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Gaston's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Nestucca, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gaston will square off against Portland Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Nestucca, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Paul at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Nestucca's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last six contests.
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