After five games on the road, Rainier is heading back home. They will take on the Onalaska Loggers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Rainier gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Onalaska. That five run margin sets a new team best for Rainier this season.
Howell Hunter made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Hunter has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunter was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Weschler Skylar was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Sheaffer Peyton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Rainier's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. As for Onalaska, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
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