Wild weekend on the diamond for local teams
The Astoria girls softball team dominated another top five team on Friday, Warrenton boys suffered a surprising defeat in baseball, Knappa’s baseball team faced off in a crucial three-game set against Portland Christian, Knappa’s softball team kept rolling — and the Astoria boys found their baseball footing. Here’s what happened on the diamond this weekend. Astoria’s softball team puts on a clinic Like they have done the last couple seasons, the Astoria girls softball team seems to be flipping a switch into playoff mode.
After a recent three-game losing streak the Fishermen have responded with three impressive wins against Seaside, St. Helens and now North Bend. Taking on previously undefeated North Bend on Friday night, the Fishermen made sure the battle of 4A top five teams was their own personal show.
The Fishermen played host to North Bend/Reedsport and handed them their first loss of the season with a 10-0 victory. The Bulldogs came into the game ranked No. 3 in 4A and 10-0 on the season.
Junior hurler Taryen Wray was the standout for Astoria in this one as she gave up just one hit in her six innings of work. Wray also struck out 12 batters to continue her battle with Ashlynne Franssen of Gladstone. As of April 23, they were the only 4A pitchers to be over the 100 strikeout mark at this point in the season.
At the plate, Wray tallied three hits and knocked in two runs. Wray had two doubles and one triple in a stellar performance. Hailey Svensen and Lyla Carlson also had three hits in the game.
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