Oregon City waltzed into their matchup on Monday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They had just enough and edged the Lakeridge Pacers out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Oregon City, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Chloe Stromme was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Caiden Grimmer was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Lakeridge's side, DELANEY HOYLE put in work no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). HOYLE has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. HOYLE was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
HOYLE wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was MACY SAFLEY, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Oregon City is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-2 record this season. As for Lakeridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oregon City will take on West Linn at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oregon City will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive. Lakeridge will take on Lake Oswego at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakeridge is facing Lake Oswego at the right time seeing as Lake Oswego is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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