If Madras was feeling good fresh off their 17-7 takedown of Klamath Union on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The White Buffaloes took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pelicans on Friday. The White Buffaloes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pelicans earlier this season, when they won 17-7.
Bentley Stockton put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Stockton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Stockton wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jared Penaloza, who went 3-for-5 with one double. That double marked the first that Penaloza hit this season.
Madras' loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Klamath Union, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madras will head out to face off against Gladstone at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Klamath Union, they will challenge Hidden Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Pelicans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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