Portland gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged out the Davidson Academy Bears 8-6.
Tyler Schaefer
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Tyler Schaefer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Schaefer was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other pitching news, Kevin Cook looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Portland is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 6-15 otherwise.
Back at the plate, William McGlothlin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season. Jay Guthrie was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Portland is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-16 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Davidson Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portland will take on Cane Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Davidson Academy, they will square off against White House-Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bears 2.7, the Patriots 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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