Storm Splits With Titans

In game one, Chemeketa delivered a commanding performance against Lane, securing a 5-1 win.

Lane was the first to put a run on the board in the bottom of the 5th inning, with E. Brown scoring off a single from P. Tyner. However, Chemeketa swiftly retaliated in the top of the 6th inning as L. Kreisberg tied the game with an RBI single that brought C. Leming home. W. Hooper added to the score with a single, allowing L. Kreisberg to score, putting Chemeketa ahead, 2-1.

The 8th inning saw Chemeketa extend their lead. T. Brenneman doubled, driving W. Hooper home, followed by an RBI single from E. Blackhawk sending Brenneman across the plate, establishing a commanding 4-1 lead. Chemeketa finalized their victory in the 9th inning with a ground out by N. Crawford allowing C. Leming to score, concluding the game at 5-1.

Chemeketa's C. Leming had an impressive performance, going 4-for-5 and scoring two runs, Kreisberg contributed significant impact with a hit and two runs driven in, T. Brenneman and E. Blackhawk both added RBIs, consolidating Chemeketa's offensive efforts.

On the mound, Ja. Klee excelled over seven innings, allowing only one run on six hits and securing four strikeouts, earning the win. A. Yost effectively closed the game with two scoreless innings, earning a save.

Game two saw a dramatic and high-stakes baseball game, Lane College secured a narrow 10-9 victory over Chemeketa. The game was packed with action, that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, combining for a total of 19 runs in an intense back-and-forth battle. Chemeketa took an early lead in the second inning with a groundout RBI by B. Hubble, and a subsequent error allowed them to extend their advantage to 2-0. However, Lane responded emphatically in the bottom of the inning, scoring four runs highlighted by key at-bats from E. Brown and P. Tyner.

Chemeketa fought back in the third and fourth innings, significantly aided by C. Leming's two-RBI double, setting the score at 8-5 in their favor. The sixth inning saw Lane narrow the gap to 8-6, but Chemeketa seemed set on victory when they pushed their lead further in the seventh, making it 9-6.

The decisive moment came in the bottom of the seventh inning, where Lane's P. Tyner's crucial single, along with A. Takahashi's RBI double, tied the game. D. Morgan's single brought home the winning run, sealing Lane's 10-9 victory.

For Chemeketa B. Hubble's involvement was notable, with three RBIs and significant plays that kept Chemeketa competitive. W. Hooper and C. Leming also played crucial roles in driving the offense.