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| 05/07/26 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/02/26 - Home | 7-5 W |
| 03/31/26 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 04/02/25 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 04/01/25 - Home | 2-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Mt. Rainier had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 8-10-1 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Kentwood Conquerors 3-2. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 7-5 win back in April.
Jack Fenton was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Mt. Rainier hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kentwood struck out ten times.
As for Kentwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Kentwood's side, Alex Alstrom was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Cassius Culpepper was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Coming up, Mt. Rainier will square off against Vashon Island at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. Kentwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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