Roadrunners Sweep Another Doubleheader; Take Two from Mt. Hood

ALBANY – Camden Stephens went 7 innings, allowing only 1 run in his first career start for the Roadrunners, and helped the Beaks in their twin bill sweep of Mt. Hood Community College on Friday, April 14. 

The Roadrunners improved to 19-11 on the year, and 14-8 in the NWAC South Region. The Saints drop to 6-18 on the year, and 5-15 in the NWAC South Region. 

The Roadrunners picked up their fourth straight win and moved up to sole possession of second place in the NWAC South Region. The beaks have now won 7 of their last 8 games. 

In game one, the Roadrunners defeated the Saints 2-1. Game one was the Camden Stephens show. In his first career start, Stephens went 7 innings, giving up 1 unearned run, on 1 hit, walking 3, while striking out 5. Trey Nelson brought in the two runs, with an RBI single in the first, and sixth inning. 

In game two, the Roadrunners defeated the Saints 6-2. Titus Dumitru continued his dominance at the plate, going 2 for 4 with an RBI, and a run scored. Since April 8, Dumitru has batted .458, going 11 for 24, bringing his season batting average to .361. Kellen Oakes picked up the win on the mound, going 6 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 6 hits, walking 2, while striking out 3. 

Next up the Roadrunners travel to take on Chemeketa Community College, on Saturday, April 15. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.