The Portland Pilots fell to the Gonzaga Bulldogs 11-3 in Game 2 of their series, marking a disappointing second outing. With this loss, Portland's record stands at 20-12 overall and 6-5 in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. Gage Bruce shone for the Pilots, going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Notably, Cody Nitowitz contributed two doubles and an RBI, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Will Labonte suffered his first loss of the season despite pitching six innings and recording six strikeouts.

By the Numbers
  • Portland's record is now 20-12 overall and 6-5 in the WCC.
  • Gage Bruce recorded a season-high three hits in the game.
State of Play
  • The Bulldogs scored four runs in the second inning, establishing an early lead.
  • Portland narrowed the gap to 4-3 in the sixth inning but couldn't overcome Gonzaga's late surge.
What's Next

The Pilots will face Gonzaga again on Sunday for the series finale at 1 p.m. This game provides an opportunity for Portland to reclaim momentum in the series.

Bottom Line

Portland must capitalize on timely hitting and solid pitching to bounce back in the next game, focusing on building momentum in their WCC campaign.