North Beach took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Winlock, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hyaks had just enough and edged out the Cardinals 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hyaks have posted since April 1, 2025.
Jaxon Cooper
| 05/04/26 @ Winlock | 1 |
| 04/28/26 vs Pe Ell/Willapa Valley | 1 |
| 04/24/26 vs Winlock | 0 |
| 04/17/26 vs Forks | 1 |
| 04/16/26 vs Oakville | 1 |
| 04/03/26 @ Mary M. Knight | 1 |
Jaxon Cooper was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malik Patton, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Max Marston was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
The victory made it two in a row for North Beach and bumps their season record up to 6-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Winlock, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.
Looking ahead, North Beach will be playing at home against Ocosta at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.56 runs per game on average), something the Hyaks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Winlock, they will head out on the road to square off against Oakville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Acorns have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.17 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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