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Roadrunner pitcher Boone Rush on the mound in a game against Clark Community College.
Roadrunner pitcher Boone Rush on the mound in a game against Clark Community College.

Beaks Split Saturday Games

ALBANY, Oregon – The Linn-Benton Baseball team split their doubleheader against Clark Community College on Saturday, April 23. 

The Roadrunners moved to 23-8 on the season, and 10-4 in the NWAC South Region. The Penguins moved to 16-16 on the season, and 5-9 in the NWAC South Region. 

In game one the Roadrunners defeated the Penguins 4-1. Rhett Larson picked up the win. Larson didn't reciprocate his last two starts, but he did only give up 1 run in 6 innings of work. The Roadrunners offense picked up 2 runs in the bottom of the first and then extended their lead by adding two more runs in the seventh. 

In game 2 the Penguins defeated the Roadrunners 1-0. The Roadrunners offense did a good job of putting runners in scoring position, but weren't able to capitalize. Penguins Dylan Waite went 6 scoreless innings and picked up the win. Boone Rush gave up 1 run in the first inning and went on to throw 5 scoreless innings after. 

Next up the Roadrunners stay home to finish their four game series against Clark Community College on Sunday, April 24.