PORTLAND, Ore. -- Sam Stuhr dominated on Sunday, punching out 13 Pacific hitters over seven innings of work to help power the Portland Pilots over the Tigers 4-2. The win keeps the Pilots perfect in WCC play, gives them their 20th win on the year and makes it 10 wins in their last 11 games.
In addition to his 13 strikeouts, Stuhr went seven innings, giving up one run on four hits and walking two for Portland (20-9, 6-0). Tanner Douglas officially earned the win, going two innings with one run and two hits allowed as well as three strikeouts.
Offensively, the Pilots were led by Ben Patacsil, who went 3-for-4 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Jack Thomson compiled a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. Spencer Scott also chipped in for Portland, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.
How it Happened
The Pilots put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the third inning. Portland got an RBI single from Scott, scoring Patacsil from second base.
The Pilots then held the Tigers scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Portland scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Thomson, which brought the Pilots' lead to 2-0.
Pacific clawed back to tie the ballgame at two before Portland reclaimed a 4-2 advantage in the eighth inning. The Pilots scored twice, scoring runs off RBI singles from Patacsil and Christian Cooney. The score remained 4-2 for the rest of the game, as Portland held on for the win.
Game Notes
» Patacsil picked up three base knocks in the game for Portland for the second game in a row.
» Stuhr struck out 13 Tigers hitters. It's a career high for the right-hander and also the most of any Pilot pitcher this year.
» The Portland pitching staff combined to strike out 16 Pacific hitters.
» Portland's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed two runs across to secure the win.
» The Pilots out-hit the Tigers at an 11-6 clip.
» Portland went 4-for-13 (.308) with runners in scoring position.
» Portland pitchers limited Pacific to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Portland pitchers faced 37 Pacific hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out 16.
» The Pilots drew four walks from Pacific pitching.
» The Pilots start conference play 6-0 for the second season in a row.
» Portland has officially reached 20 wins on the year, marking the fastest the Pilots have reached 20 wins since the 2010 season.
» The Pilots are the first WCC team to 20 wins on the year.
» Portland has beaten the Tigers in 12 straight games dating back to 2021. They have swept the Tigers each of the last four years.
» The Pilots have won 10 of their last 11 games.
» This is the fourth sweep of the year for Portland.
Up Next
The Pilots take on the No. 5 Oregon State Beavers on Tuesday, April 9 down in Corvallis. First pitch is set for 5:35 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.
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