Portland 2, at Pepperdine 5

MALIBU, Calif. (Interstat) — Collin Valentine pitched six strong innings and Pepperdine’s bats erupted for four runs in the fourth as the Waves defeated Portland 5-2 on Sunday evening at Eddy D. Field Stadium, completing a series sweep. Valentine scattered five hits over six innings, allowing one earned run while striking out two to earn the win and improve Pepperdine to 21-29 overall and a series unbeaten streak of three games. Portland fell to 25-23. Portland grabbed an early lead in the top of the first. Jonas Salk grounded out to third but advanced runners were not involved, and after… Read more...