The Portland Pilots secured a nail-biting 4-3 victory over Gonzaga in Spokane, evening the series in a game where they never trailed and sealed the win in the bottom of the ninth inning.

By the Numbers
  • Carter Gaston (7-1) earned the win for Portland, pitching five innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits, with three walks and three strikeouts.
  • Tanner Douglas recorded his seventh save of the season, pitching four innings, allowing one run on six hits, with one walk and six strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Portland (23-13, 9-2) leveled the three-game series against Gonzaga with this victory.
  • Portland's pitchers limited Gonzaga to a 2-for-12 (.167) performance with runners in scoring position.
  • The Pilots reclaimed first place in the WCC standings with this crucial win.
What's Next

The rubber match between Portland and Gonzaga is scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m., with live stats and video options available on PortlandPilots.com.

Bottom Line

The Portland Pilots' resilient performance led to a crucial victory over Gonzaga, setting the stage for an intense rubber match and solidifying their position at the top of the WCC standings.