Chemeketa Baseball drops 2 to Lane

Lane Wins over Chemeketa with a 4-0 Victory

In a matchup on March 6, 2025, Lane Community College's baseball team secured a 4-0 win against Chemeketa Community College at Storm Field. The game, which lasted just over two hours, showcased Lane's strong pitching and timely hitting, improving their record to 8-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play, while Chemeketa fell to 8-5 overall and 2-3 in the conference.

The game remained scoreless through the first four innings, with both teams struggling to generate offense. However, Lane broke the deadlock in the fifth inning when A. Takahashi delivered a crucial two-RBI double, bringing home B. Sehorn and P. Tyner to give Lane a 2-0 lead. The momentum continued in the sixth inning as N. Donovan singled, driving in D. Francis and extending the lead to 3-0.

Lane's pitching staff was instrumental in the shutout victory. Starting pitcher O. Cheyne delivered an impressive performance, pitching six innings and allowing just one hit while striking out five. B. Kernin and D. Francis provided solid relief, combining for three innings of scoreless pitching and securing the win for Lane.

Chemeketa's offense struggled throughout the game, managing only three hits and failing to capitalize on their baserunners. Despite drawing eight walks, they were unable to convert these opportunities into runs, leaving seven runners on base.

Chemeketa's starting pitcher, T. Brenneman, took the loss, allowing two runs on two hits over five innings, while Ja. Klee pitched the final four innings, giving up two runs on five hits.

Lane outlasts Chemeketa in Extra-Inning Thriller

In a gripping matchup on March 6, 2025, Lane College emerged victorious over Chemeketa Community College with a 4-2 win in an extra-inning showdown at Storm Field. The game, which extended into the 10th inning, Scheduled for 7 innings, showcased Lane's resilience, elevating their record to 9-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play, while Chemeketa dropped to 8-6 and 2-4, respectively.

Chemeketa took an early lead in the first inning with a pair of runs. L. Kreisberg's RBI single brought in C. Cervantes, followed by J. Genduso's single that allowed Kreisberg to cross home plate. Despite their strong start, Chemeketa's offense stalled, unable to add to their tally for the remainder of the game.

Lane's comeback began in the seventh inning. D. Francis scored on a groundout by T. Devincenz, and shortly after, T. Whitfield's single brought C. Zimmerman home, tying the game at 2-2. The game remained deadlocked until the 10th inning when D. Francis delivered a clutch two-run homer, driving in A. Takahashi and sealing the victory for Lane.

On the mound, Lane's pitching staff was instrumental in the win. K. Price earned the win with a solid inning of relief, while D. Francis, who also shone at the plate, secured the save. Lane's pitchers collectively allowed only two earned runs on nine hits, striking out eight Chemeketa batters.

Chemeketa's starting pitcher, J. Bolstad, delivered a strong performance, surrendering just one run over six innings. However, reliever A. Yost was tagged with the loss after allowing three runs, including the decisive home run in the 10th inning.

Fielding errors plagued Chemeketa, with three miscues contributing to their downfall, while Lane committed just one error. Chemeketa also had runners in scoring position in 3 of the last 4 innings and couldn't convert with the big hit to seal the win. 

Chemeketa will look to regroup and address their defensive lapses as they prepare for their next matchup.