Storm Sweeps Riverhawks
Timely hitting and good pitching helps the Storm get two from Umpqua
March 30, 2025
In game one Chemeketa emerged victorious in a tightly contested baseball matchup against Umpqua, winning 4-2.
The game began defensively, staying scoreless until the bottom of the second inning when Chemeketa's C. Leming ignited their offense with an RBI single, bringing J. Vaccaro home. Chemeketa further extended their lead in the third inning with a solo homer from J. Genduso, pushing the score to 2-0.
Umpqua answered back in the fourth inning, narrowing the gap to 2-1. C. Dunn scored on an RBI double from A. O'Malley. However, Chemeketa reaffirmed their dominance in the fifth when Jc. Klee's RBI single allowed E. Blackhawk to score, making it 3-1.
In the eighth inning, Umpqua's T. Schaefer reached first on an error by Chemeketa allowing C. Dunn to score an unearned run, bringing Umpqua within a run at 3-2. Yet, Chemeketa responded swiftly in their half of the inning. C. Leming's second RBI single of the game enabling W. Hooper to score, sealing the game at 4-2.
Chemeketa's pitching lineup excelled, with A. Yost securing the win after 6 innings of pitching. Yost allowed eight hits and one earned run while striking out one. Ja. Klee and L. Petty pitched effectively in relief, with Petty earning the save.
Chemeketa's J. Genduso was a standout performer with three hits, including a home run, while C. Leming's two crucial RBI singles played a pivotal role in the victory.
Chemeketa managed to secure a narrow victory over Umpqua in game two, with a final score of 1-0 in a pitchers duel.
The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when Chemeketa's W. Hooper delivered a decisive single that brought L. Kreisberg home, marking the only run of the game. Kreisberg's single earlier in the inning and subsequent stolen base set him in scoring position.
Umpqua managed only three hits throughout the seven innings with no runs, while Chemeketa's pitcher, C. Stortro, put up a stellar performance. Stortro pitched a complete game shutout over seven innings, allowing just three hits, walking none, and striking out four. Chemeketa's defense was notable, with no errors committed in the win.
Umpqua's starter J. Lennartson started and allowed only three hits and one unearned run over five innings while striking out six.