Segel, Katayama-Stall Lead Pilots Past Dons

PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Cole Katayama-Stall drove in three runs and Kaden Segel provided 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief as the Portland Pilots defeated the San Francisco Dons 5-3 on Friday night at Joe Etzel Field.

The Dons took a 3-0 lead in the first on Eddison Esquivel’s RBI double and added two unearned runs in the fourth. Portland answered with a five-run fifth inning. Gage Bruce tied it with a two-run double before Katayama-Stall delivered the go-ahead two-run single.

Segel earned the win in relief, allowing five hits and striking out three. Chris Byhre threw 2 1/3 hitless innings for San Francisco. Jared Lewis had three hits for the Dons.

Portland improved to 21-14. San Francisco fell to 17-17. The teams continue their series Saturday.