Ashland fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Crater on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Comets by a score of 8-7. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Comets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 on Tuesday.
Cameron Oakley put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
In other pitching news, Ashland got a good showing from Freeman Rountree, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Rountree has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Malakai Chandler
| 05/06/25 vs Marshfield | 4 |
| 05/16/25 vs Crater | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Springfield | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs North Eugene | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Churchill | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Oakley wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Malakai Chandler, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run and two runs. Ashland is 2-1 when Chandler posts two or more runs, but 6-10 otherwise.
This is the second loss in a row for Ashland and nudges their season record down to 8-11. As for Crater, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-8.
While Ashland had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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