PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Pilots dropped their series finale against the Gonzaga Bulldogs 6-4 at Joe Etzel Field. The Bulldogs clinched the series with the win.
Ryan Rembisz (4-4) took the loss, going 5.1 innings with five runs allowed, three earned. The Pilots had four runs on nine hits, including three home runs. Brady Bean, Jonas Salk and Cole Katayama-Stall each had home runs on the day, with Cole Katayama-Stall's 2-for-5 day leading the way. Tyler Howard went 2-for-5 with a double as well and Riley McCarthy was 2-for-3 as well.
How it Happened
Scoring began in the first inning, with Mikey Bell's two-run bomb giving the Zags a 2-0 lead. But the Pilots responded with a leadoff homer from Brady Bean – his ninth of the year – to cut the deficit to one.
The Pilots struck again with their second solo home run of the day, this time courtesy of Jonas Salk. Salk's solo bomb evened the score at two apiece.
Gonzaga scored three runs in the sixth inning to earn back their lead, but the Pilots cut into it quickly. Cole Katayama-Stall's two-run bomb gave Portland their third home run of the game and made it just 5-4 Gonzaga.
The Zags scored once more in eighth to make it 6-4 Bulldogs, giving Portland two innings to close the gap. The Pilots put runners in scoring position in both the eighth and ninth innings, but couldn't bring anyone home, dropping the game.
Game Notes
» Portland's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Pilots took Gonzaga pitchers deep three times on Saturday.
» The Pilots' 58 home runs are the most in a single season in program history, breaking the record set last season.
» Salk's 13 home runs are the most by a Pilot since Danny Meier in 2008.
» Katayama-Stall's home run was his eighth of the year. It's the most by a Pilot in their freshman season since Riley Henricks in 2008.
» Katayama-Stall's 35 RBI's are the most by a freshman since Rob Seffens in 2003.
» Portland pitchers faced 41 Gonzaga hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out three.
» The Pilots drew seven walks from Gonzaga pitching.
» Six seniors were honored in today's senior ceremony: Doyle Kane, Riley McCarthy, Henry Muench, Ryan Rembisz, Spencer Scott and Zach Toglia.
Up Next
Tournament play is next, with the Pilots off to Las Vegas for the 2025 WCC Baseball Championships. The Pilots will play on Wednesday, May 21, with their opponent yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more information at PortlandPilots.com.
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