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Hanson: Drives in two runs with first HR of 2008
CORVALLIS — Chad Hanson is starting to heat up at the plate. The Dr. Stewart’s pitcher and utilityman didn’t get any at bats this spring at Linn-Benton Community College and only had a handful more this summer going into Tuesday night.
But Hanson — getting the start at third base — broke out with a two-run home run to highlight the Docs’ 7-2 win over Richey’s Market at Hansen Stadium.
“He got a fastball to hit in the zone and did it,” Docs’ coach Scott Shaver said. “Everybody loves to get up and hit and Chad was eager to get up there.”
The Docs (17-2) have now won 12 straight games dating back to June 18. The Docs swept Corvallis this season, taking a 7-4 decision over the Marketmen on June 12.
A.J. Royal nearly joined Hanson in the homer club in the fifth, but his deep fly inexplicably got stuck between outfield wall pads and was ruled an RBI ground-rule double. In the next at bat, Hanson left no doubt, clearing the wall in left to drive in a puzzled Royal.
Justin Counts — Hanson’s teammate at LBCC — doubled in a run and went 2-for-4. Bo Younker went 2-for-5 with an RBI and Mitchell Huff and Boone Farrington drove runs. Johnny Farrington went 2-for-4.
Dakota Cavens picked up his team-best fifth win of the season, pitching 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. The right-hander from Roseburg came on with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth and induced a popout.
Dakota Mathis came one out from being eligible for the win, going 4 2/3 innings, giving up one run. The Oakland graduate worked out of bases-loaded jams in the first and third innings and left with a 3-1 lead.
“Dakota came in and did a good job,” Shaver said. “He worked himself out of trouble and kept his composure. Anytime you limit a team to two runs you’ve got a chance to beat them.”
The Marketmen (14-10) got a walk and back-to-back hits, including an RBI by Dallas High’s Spencer Crepeaux in the bottom of the first. The Docs answered with three runs in the top of the second and never trailed again.
Dr. Stewart’s has trailed in 11 of its 17 wins this season.
Corvallis stranded 16 runners on the night. Nate Williams had three hits and Crepeaux two and Kellen Sparkes drove in a run. Jake Likewise (0-1) took the loss.
The Docs continue a road swing Thursday with a 4 p.m. doubleader against the Springfield Titans (10-8).
But Hanson — getting the start at third base — broke out with a two-run home run to highlight the Docs’ 7-2 win over Richey’s Market at Hansen Stadium.
“He got a fastball to hit in the zone and did it,” Docs’ coach Scott Shaver said. “Everybody loves to get up and hit and Chad was eager to get up there.”
The Docs (17-2) have now won 12 straight games dating back to June 18. The Docs swept Corvallis this season, taking a 7-4 decision over the Marketmen on June 12.
A.J. Royal nearly joined Hanson in the homer club in the fifth, but his deep fly inexplicably got stuck between outfield wall pads and was ruled an RBI ground-rule double. In the next at bat, Hanson left no doubt, clearing the wall in left to drive in a puzzled Royal.
Justin Counts — Hanson’s teammate at LBCC — doubled in a run and went 2-for-4. Bo Younker went 2-for-5 with an RBI and Mitchell Huff and Boone Farrington drove runs. Johnny Farrington went 2-for-4.
Dakota Cavens picked up his team-best fifth win of the season, pitching 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. The right-hander from Roseburg came on with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth and induced a popout.
Dakota Mathis came one out from being eligible for the win, going 4 2/3 innings, giving up one run. The Oakland graduate worked out of bases-loaded jams in the first and third innings and left with a 3-1 lead.
“Dakota came in and did a good job,” Shaver said. “He worked himself out of trouble and kept his composure. Anytime you limit a team to two runs you’ve got a chance to beat them.”
The Marketmen (14-10) got a walk and back-to-back hits, including an RBI by Dallas High’s Spencer Crepeaux in the bottom of the first. The Docs answered with three runs in the top of the second and never trailed again.
Dr. Stewart’s has trailed in 11 of its 17 wins this season.
Corvallis stranded 16 runners on the night. Nate Williams had three hits and Crepeaux two and Kellen Sparkes drove in a run. Jake Likewise (0-1) took the loss.
The Docs continue a road swing Thursday with a 4 p.m. doubleader against the Springfield Titans (10-8).
Horizon sweeps Eagle Point
Horizon 14-11Eagle Point 11-9
Horizon moved two games above .500 with an Area IV sweep of Eagle Point at Legion Field.
Winning pitcher Kyle Perry gave up three earned runs, six hits and three walks and struck out two batters in the opener. Ryan Graf was 3-for-4 and Austin Stone went 2-for-3. The Motormen scored eight runs in the third inning of the game, which was shortened to five innings by the mercy rule.
“We took advantage of quite a few walks,” Horizon head coach Ryan Hunter said.
Pitcher Tim Bellando gave up 10 hits in five innings, but managed to pick up his first win of the summer in the nightcap behind strong run support. Horizon scored 10 runs in the first two innings. Kyle Jaukkuri, Jared LaVerne, Michael Graham and Trevvor Simmons all had two hits.
The Motormen (12-7, 7-5 Area IV) host Grants Pass at 6 p.m. tonight in a nine-inning wooden bat contest at Legion Field.
