Pilots Overwhelm Crusaders With Eight-Run Fourth Inning

PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Portland Pilots erupted for eight runs in the fourth inning to rally past the Holy Cross Crusaders 10-4 on Friday at Joe Etzel Field.

Holy Cross built a 4-0 lead by the second inning, but Portland sent 13 batters to the plate in the decisive fourth. Brady Bean led the surge, finishing 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs. His two-run single capped the scoring in the frame, which included a two-run double from Cody Nitowitz and a two-run single from Nolan Miller.

Despite being outhit 10-8, Portland capitalized on two Holy Cross errors during the big inning, scoring five unearned runs. Pilots reliever Kaden Segel earned the win with four scoreless innings after starter Trey Newmann allowed two runs over five.

Holy Cross reliever Pedro Leon took the loss, allowing five runs without giving up a hit in the fourth. The Crusaders fell to 4-9, while Portland evened its record at 6-6.