Portland 3, at Washington State 9

PULLMAN, Wash. (Interstat) — The Washington State Cougars erupted for four first-inning runs and never looked back, defeating the Portland Pilots 9-3 in a nonconference baseball game Monday evening at Bailey–Brayton Field. The game, which began in the afternoon and concluded under the lights, saw the Cougars pound out 12 hits while their pitching staff limited Portland to just four. The victory improved Washington State’s record to 19-17, while Portland fell to 20-14. The most important part of the game came immediately, as Washington State’s offense responded with force after a quiet top of the first from Portland. Facing an… Read more...