Whitman College’s baseball team faced a tough Saturday, as the Whitman Blues baseball squad suffered a doubleheader loss to Pacific University. This setback knocked the Blues from their top spot in the Northwest Conference standings.Learn about the key plays and offensive performances that shaped the games and what the team needs to do to bounce back.
Whitman Blues Baseball Stumbles in Doubleheader Against Pacific
WALLA WALLA, Wash.—Whitman CollegeS baseball team, previously leading the Northwest Conference, now sits in third place after a Saturday afternoon doubleheader loss to Pacific University at Borleske Stadium.
the defeats ended a three-game conference winning streak for the Blues. They aimed to rebound in Sunday’s series finale.
game 1: Pacific 11, Whitman 8
The first game of the doubleheader showcased a high-scoring affair.Several Whitman players delivered strong offensive performances.
- Jonah Chang: Four hits,one run.
- Jack Bickerton: Two hits, one run, three RBIs, including a two-run double in the first inning.
- Halen Otte: One hit,two runs,one RBI,drawing a bases-loaded walk to tie the game in the sixth.
- Beck Maguire: Three hits, one run.
Despite the offensive output,the Blues faltered late in the game.
Pacific rallied with five runs in the eighth inning, highlighted by two 2-run hits. the inning was highlighted by a pair of two-run base hits as Whitman trailed by five runs heading into their half of the eighth.
Tristan Buehring’s triple brought in two runs, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Game 2: Pacific 11, Whitman 6
Oliver Brown (5-1) suffered his first loss of the season, allowing five earned runs on seven hits while striking out six over six innings.
Nate Petz stood out offensively with a double,a triple,and three runs scored.
Maguire and Nate Korahais each had two hits, with Maguire adding a run and an RBI, and Korahais driving in two runs.
Pacific’s Lewis led his team with four hits,one run,and three RBIs. Lewis paced the Boxers with four hits, one run and three RBI in a game that his team led from start to finish.
Whitman threatened throughout the game, but Pacific extended their lead with five runs across the sixth and seventh innings.
Looking Ahead
The Blues will need to regroup quickly as they continue their Northwest Conference schedule. Securing wins in upcoming games will be crucial to regaining their top position in the standings.
