Vs. Colorado Kings (64-50, .561, 1st AL West)
Alright, Portland Pioneers faithful, get ready to welcome the Colorado Kings to our turf! The Kings are swooping into town with a smug lead in the West Division, probably trying to act all royal and regal. They've been on a tear lately, with stats that are so good they make us jealous—first in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, and basically everything else that makes a baseball team look good. Their pitching ain't half-bad either, but hey, they've got weaknesses too. Their bullpen's been leaking runs like a rusted-out bucket and their long reliever's ERA is higher than a giraffe's eye level. So, Kings, bring on your crown jewels—we'll see if your regal numbers hold up against our Pioneer grit.
Here are the projected pitching matchups, our pitchers listed first:
RHP W. Macomber (9-8, 3.35) vs RHP E. Belanger (10-10, 4.50)
RHP M. Holman (4-10, 3.64) vs LHP L. Álvarez (12-6, 3.94)
LHP T. Singleton (2-0, 1.57) vs LHP O. Sum (5-5, 3.64)
#115: Win, 5-0… In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Portland Pioneers prevailed over the Colorado Kings in a nail-biting showdown. The Pioneers' pitcher,
SP William Macomber, was dealing like a high-stakes poker player, keeping the Kings' bats in check with precision and poise. But it wasn't just the pitching that stole the show; Portland's offense came alive when it mattered most.
2B Takamori Miyake stepped up with a crucial hit in the eighth inning, igniting an outburst that saw the Pioneers pour in five runs. And let's not forget
DH Frodo Gonzales, whose clutch hitting kept the momentum swinging in Portland's favor. As for the Kings,
LF Eric Hayhurst put up a valiant effort with a solid single in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to stave off the Pioneer onslaught. In the end, it was Portland's night to shine, sending the Kings back to their hotel with their crowns a little less shiny.
Elsewhere: SP Roddy Dubey put on a solid performance for the Peabody Briners against the Hagerstown Beavers. In his start,
Dubey went 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walks, and striking out 9 batters. He pitched efficiently, with 74% of his pitches going for strikes, demonstrating excellent command and control.
Dubey's strong outing helped lead the Briners to a dominant 10-1 victory over the Beavers and he is now a superb 13-2 on the season with a 2.81 ERA and 115 K’s.
#116: Loss, 4-6… The Kings emerged victorious in our park with a final score of 6-4. The game saw some standout performances, including a solid start by
SP Micah Holman for the Pioneers, who showcased his pitching prowess with precision and finesse. On the offensive side,
RF Evan Prag and
DH LaTroy Jenkins led the charge for the Kings, with
Prag notching a crucial double and
Jenkins delivering a clutch single. And,
LF Romy Hoke made a significant impact with a key two-run homer, swinging the momentum in favor of his team. Despite a valiant effort from the Pioneers, including a late-game rally in the bottom of the ninth, the Kings held on to secure the game two win… the rubber match will not be televised.
#117: Win, 7-0… In a dazzling display of baseball prowess, the Portland Pioneers dominated the Colorado Kings in a thrilling matchup. From the get-go, the Pioneers showcased their offensive might, with
3B Shane Fukumoto leading the charge with a pivotal single in the bottom of the 1st.
DH Bruce Sarmiento's solid hitting further fueled their momentum, driving in two runs and setting the stage for their early lead.
SS Skyler Dickey's standout performance, including a crucial single and a solo home run in the 8th inning, solidified Portland's commanding position. Meanwhile, pitcher
Terry Singleton dazzled on the mound, shutting down the Kings with precision and finesse. With a final score of 7-0, Portland emerged triumphant, thanks to a stellar team effort and standout performances from
Fukumoto,
Dickey, and
Singleton.
Record: 63-54, .538, 3rd AL West
Up Next: We’ll travel north to Seattle for a 3-game set against the Metros in the Emerald City.