Marshfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tillamook Cheesemakers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 18-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Brandon Wendelin put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Logan Shipman made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Marshfield's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Tillamook, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Marshfield will face off against Cottage Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Pirates' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Tillamook, they will head out on the road to square off against Seaside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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