Tough Double Header for the Utes

Today was a rough one for the Utes, as they dropped both games of a double header.
The first game the Utes simply didn't come to play, as the lost 4-1 to the Portland Pilots. Jordan Whatcott threw well enough to win, but the bats were silient all morning. Unable to string timeley hits together makes it difficult to win. Brock Duke came in relief of Whatcott to finish out the game.
The second game was a different story for the Utes. Facing the host Oregon State Beavers, the Utes were aggressive on offense and Bryn Card through a phenominal game against his former team. The offense was lead by key hit and runs and RBI singles by CJ Cron and Tyler Yagi. Nick Kuroczko walked three times and drove in two runs with a single to right in the 7th to make the score 4-1. Card threw into the 7th giving only a few hits and 2 runs. The bulpen however was not able to hold the lead late. Andrew Wilding was first to relieve Card and finished off the 7th without any damage. Zach Adams came into the game the start the 8th and overpowered the Beavers. In the 9th inning however, Adams lost some of his control and was faced with the bases loaded and two outs. With a left handed hitter coming to the plate, Stephen Streich was brought into the game. On a 1-1 count, Streich threw a changeup that was hooked down the right field line and into the corner, scoring all three base runners giving the Beavers a 5-4 victory.
The Utes will need to bounce back quickly as they have to face the Portland Pilots tomrorow, Sunday, at 10:30 AM to round out the weekend.