Portland, Or. 04/28/2009 – The Portland River Hawks

The Portland River Hawks played games on both Saturday and Sunday this week winning both. Played the new Flyers team. They looked good with pitching and good defense, game was tight for the first 5 innings with the Hawks scoring first. The game ended after 8 innings 7-2. Defense is looking good with everyone starting to dive for what will be the photo play of the day when the season starts. Stephen starting his first game at third was a ball magnet the first few innings. Hitting is getting there with a few doubles and timely triples. Hawks pitching is getting better with Daniel getting his first start of the year after 3 innings turned it over to Gary, Aaron, then John Young came in and closed...thanks Hawks

On Sunday the Hawks squared off against the White Sox in what turned out to be a very close game until PJ went yard for the 3rd time in 4 games. Base running is good with Aaron getting credit for Stephen scoring from 3rd on a run down fake steal. Pitching again played important part in winning...John started and went 2, Eric went 1, PJ came in for 1, Aaron 1, Mr. Harper 1 and Gary. Special thanks to our catcher Tim who went the distance and had to play umpire.

Great Portland baseball is back and the River Hawks are working hard at getting their game ready for the start of the season in the Northwest Independent Baseball League on May 16th.