Portola's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Wooster Colts a 19-0 shutout. The match marked the Tigers' most dominant win of the season so far.
Clara Klemesrud and Kyra Carlson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Klemesrud pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Carlson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Klemesrud posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Klemesrud scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Carlson scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Annie Tate was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rhiannon Wallace, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-2.
Portola always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .818. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Tigers
| 03/17/25 @ Wooster | 19-0 |
| 03/08/25 vs Burney | 2-14 |
| 03/07/25 vs Loyalton | 17-4 |
| 03/07/25 vs Etna | 5-14 |
| 03/01/25 vs Hug | 18-1 |
Portola's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2-1. As for Wooster, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Coming up, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Portola Tigers challenge Weed Cougars at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Wooster, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Hug at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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