The Portland Pilots staged a dramatic comeback by scoring eight runs in the seventh inning but ultimately fell short against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, losing 12-11. Despite contributing 11 runs on 12 hits, the Pilots couldn鈥檛 maintain their lead after taking it briefly. This loss dropped Portland鈥檚 record to 20-13 overall and 6-6 in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. Key performances came from Cody Nitowitz, Trey Swygart, and Cole Katayama-Stall, who all tallied multiple hits. The game featured a combined total of 23 runs and 27 hits from both teams.

By the Numbers
  • Portland scored eight runs in the seventh inning, but conceded three runs in the bottom of the same inning.
  • Katayama-Stall hit his ninth home run of the season and contributed three RBIs.
  • Swygart finished the game with a 3-for-4 performance, including two RBIs.
State of Play
  • Gonzaga led 9-2 entering the seventh, highlighting their early dominance.
  • Portland's pitching rotation struggled, with five pitchers used and Alex Via taking the loss.
  • Katayama-Stall is on a 20-game on-base streak, the longest by any Pilot this season.
What's Next

The Pilots are set to face the Washington State Cougars on April 13, looking to bounce back from this tough loss. A strong performance is needed to regain momentum in the WCC as they close out their series.

Bottom Line

Portland must capitalize on their offensive potential while solidifying their pitching to improve their standings in the WCC. This game underscores both their resilience and the need for consistency to secure future victories.