The Lower Columbia Red Devils and Lane Titans split their recent doubleheader matchup in Albany, Oregon, with Lower Columbia taking the first game decisively before Lane bounced back to claim the second.
Game 1: Lower Columbia 8, Lane 2
Lower Columbia's offense came alive in the first game, securing an 8-2 victory over Lane. The Red Devils racked up ten hits and eight runs, while capitalizing on four Lane errors and holding the Titans to just seven hits and two runs.
Jackson Wendt led the charge for Lower Columbia, going 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs and a run scored. Harlan Rowe contributed significantly with a double, finishing with two hits, two RBIs, and a run. James Cote was a constant presence on the basepaths, going 2-for-3, scoring four runs, and adding an RBI.
On the mound, Dante Santulli started for Lower Columbia, striking out four batters over four innings while allowing two earned runs on four hits.
Lincoln Berg was stellar in relief, tossing four scoreless innings, yielding only three hits, and striking out two.
For Lane, pitching struggles hampered their efforts, with Beau Kernin surrendering five earned runs on three hits and four walks over four innings of work.
Game 2: Lane 4, Lower Columbia 2
Lane responded in the second game, edging out Lower Columbia 4-2 in a seven-inning contest. Both teams recorded seven hits, but Lane capitalized on its opportunities to secure the win.
Wyatt Minto was crucial for Lane's offense, driving in two runs for the Titans. Quinton Olson tallied two hits and scored a run to help pace the Lane attack.
Lane's starting pitcher, Logan Anzellott, kept the Red Devils in check with four scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out four. Calloy Malloy helped close out the game for the Titans, striking out three batters over 1.1 innings and allowing just one earned run.
For Lower Columbia, starter Cole Pentin pitched five innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits. Despite the loss, James Cote continued a strong day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base. Harlan Rowe also remained productive, adding two hits and an RBI for the Red Devils.
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