Baseball Hosts Mt. Hood CC

Mt. Hood Triumphs Over Chemeketa with a 6-1 Victory in Game 1 of the Doubleheader

Game Overview:

Mt. Hood took an early lead in the second inning with a single from Dorsett III that brought A. Elliott home, setting the score at 1-0. The team continued to build their lead in the third and fourth innings, with contributions from D. Richards and K. Slater, respectively, pushing the score to 3-0.

Chemeketa managed to get on the scoreboard in the fifth inning when C. Leming grounded out to second base, allowing E. Blackhawk to score and narrow the gap to 3-1. However, Mt. Hood responded swiftly in the sixth inning with a trio of runs. K. Slater, C. Wynn, and B. Bellus each contributed RBIs, extending their lead to 6-1, which remained unchanged for the rest of the game.

Key Performances:

- Mt. Hood's Offense: K. Slater was a standout performer, going 2-for-5 with two RBIs and scoring twice. C. Wynn also contributed significantly with a 1-for-3 performance, earning an RBI and a run.
- Pitching Excellence: C. Waples delivered a solid performance on the mound for Mt Hood, pitching seven innings, allowing only one run on four hits, and striking out none. D. Trujilo closed the game with two innings, giving up just one hit and striking out four.
- Chemeketa's Efforts: Despite the loss, Chemeketa saw notable contributions from E. Blackhawk, who scored their only run, and C. Leming, who recorded an RBI.

Chemeketa Edges Out Mt. Hood in a Close Contest for Game 2 of the Doubleheader

In a tightly contested baseball game on February 28, 2025, Chemeketa emerged victorious over Mt. Hood with a final score of 3-2. The game, held at Chemeketa's home field, saw both teams displaying strong defensive and pitching performances, but Chemeketa managed to clinch the win in the later innings.

The game began with a quiet first inning, but Mt Hood took an early lead in the second inning when Dorsett III singled, allowing A. Elliott to score an unearned run. Chemeketa responded in the third inning with J. Genduso hitting a solo home run, leveling the score at 1-1.

Mt. Hood regained the lead in the sixth inning when A. Elliott singled, driving in D. Richards to make it 2-1. However, Chemeketa quickly countered in the bottom of the sixth. T. Ward delivered a crucial two-RBI single, bringing home J. Vaccaro and C. Cervantes, which ultimately secured the 3-2 victory for Chemeketa.

On the mound, Chemeketa's pitching staff demonstrated resilience. H. Schwenk started the game, pitching five innings and allowing only one unearned run on two hits while striking out four. M. Eaton, who earned the win, pitched one inning, conceding one run on two hits. L. Petty closed the game, securing the save with a strong final inning, striking out two and allowing just one hit.

Chemeketa's victory was characterized by their ability to capitalize on key scoring opportunities and maintain a solid defensive Effort.