VANCOUVER, Wash. - Clark battled in a pair of offensive shootouts Saturday at Raines Field, falling 13-10 in game one and 11-10 in 10 innings in Game 2 to Treasure Valley. The Penguins pounded out 30 hits across the doubleheader and showed explosive run production in both contests.
Game 1: Clark Rallies with 10 Runs in 13-10 Loss
After falling behind 12-1 through four innings, Clark erupted for nine runs over the fifth and sixth innings to pull within striking distance.
Clark finished with 13 hits and 10 RBIs, highlighted by a huge day from the middle of the lineup:
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Rylee Purdom: 3-for-4, double, home run, 4 RBIs, 3 runs scored
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Mercedez Berduo-Flores: 1-for-3, home run, 4 RBIs, walk
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Sophia Lawrence: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs
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Delaney Bollman: 3-for-4, 3 runs scored, 2 stolen bases
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Madison Logan: 2-for-2 with a walk and 2 runs scored
Clark struck first in the bottom of the first when Bollman singled, stole second and third, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Purdom.
The biggest momentum swing came in the sixth inning. With two on, Berduo-Flores launched a three-run homer to left to cut the deficit to 12-9. Purdom followed immediately with a solo home run, bringing Clark within two at 12-10.
Earlier in the fifth, Clark strung together four runs on RBI hits from Berduo-Flores, Purdom, and Lawrence.
In the circle, Bollman provided a steady relief effort, tossing 3.1 innings of one-hit, scoreless ball with two strikeouts to keep Clark within reach late.
Game 2: 17-Hit Attack Comes Up Just Short in 10-Inning Heartbreaker
Game 2 turned into another offensive showcase, with Clark collecting 17 hits and forcing extra innings before falling 11-10.
Clark had six players record multiple hits:
Clark erased multiple deficits throughout the game. After trailing 7-2 early, the Penguins rallied with three runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth to tie the game at 9-9.
Key moments included:
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A two-run double from Jessica Tomberlin in the second inning.
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RBI singles from Lawrence, Mikkelsen, and Paz in the fifth.
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A clutch RBI double from Lawrence and run-scoring single from Purdom in the sixth to even the score.
In the circle, Kairi Rowand delivered 4.0 innings of relief, allowing just one earned run while keeping Clark in position to rally.
In the 10th, Clark answered Treasure Valley's two runs with an RBI single from Lawrence to score Berduo-Flores and bring the tying run to the plate before the comeback attempt fell short.
By the Numbers
Clark's offense showcased depth and resilience throughout the afternoon, consistently responding to adversity and producing in key spots. The Penguins will look to tighten up defensively while carrying their offensive momentum as they host Big Bend tomorrow in a double-header.
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