PORTLAND, Ore. -- Nick Brink had everything working on Friday, punching out nine Pacific hitters over seven innings of work to help propel the Portland Pilots over the Tigers 7-2. In addition to his nine strikeouts, Brink (6-1) threw seven innings, giving up one run on three hits and walking two for Portland (18-9, 4-0).
Jonas Salk was a standout hitter for the Pilots on Friday, compiling three hits in four trips to the plate with a home run, a double and two RBI's. Tyler Howard also went 2-for-4 at the dish and Jake Holcroft went 1-for-5 with two RBI's.
How it Happened
The Pilots got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Portland scored three runs in the frame, scoring by a two-run single off the bat of Holcroft and an RBI single from Howard.
The Pilots then held the Tigers scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Salk's run-scoring single highlighted an inning where Portland scored twice, which brought the score to 5-0 in favor of the Pilots.
Pacific narrowed Portland's lead to 5-1 before the Pilots stretched the advantage to 7-1 in the sixth inning. Portland added two runs, including one on a solo round-tripper from Salk, his fourth homer of the year. Pacific put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Portland still coasted to the 7-2 win.
Game Notes
» Salk picked up three base knocks in the game for Portland, including his fourth home run of the year. That's tied for the most on the team.
» Brink struck out nine Tigers hitters. He's now gone six of his eight starts without allowing more than two earned runs in a game.
» Every Portland starter reached base safely in the win.
» The Portland pitching staff combined to strike out 12 Pacific hitters.
» Portland's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed three runs across.
» Brink put together seven innings of one-run ball for the Pilots.
» The Pilots out-hit the Tigers at a 10-5 clip.
» Portland went 4-for-11 (.364) with runners in scoring position.
» Pilot pitchers limited Pacific to just 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Portland pitchers faced 36 Pacific hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out 12.
» The Pilots drew five walks from Pacific pitching.
» The Pilots improve to 4-0 in WCC play. It's the second year in a row they've started 4-0 in conference.
» Portland has beaten Pacific 10 games in a row dating back to 2021, the longest such streak they've had against a WCC opponent.
Up Next
The Pilots and Tigers will be back at it tomorrow at 3 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.
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