Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Friday. Santiam Christian sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Wellington. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Santiam Christian has posted since April 9, 2024.
Santiam Christian got a great performance from Jakob Modin as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over 4.2 innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Justin Oberfoell, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI.
Santiam Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Wellington, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Santiam Christian has already played their next matchup, a 17-3 defeat against Prospect Ridge Academy on the 25th. As for Wellington, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss against Owyhee on the 21st.
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