TCC Battles Hard in 13-11 Loss to Yakima Valley

YAKIMA, Wash. — Tacoma Community College fell in a high-scoring contest in the first game to Yakima Valley Community College, 13-11, on Friday in Yakima.

Tacoma's offense managed 16 hits, including a triple, but YVC capitalized on five runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory.

Tacoma opened the game strong with a five-run first inning, capitalizing on Yakima Valley's defensive errors. Ethan Mar doubled, and Carson Ackermann reached on an error, allowing Vaughn Lowe and Mar to score. Nate Kimmel later singled to right field, driving in two more runs. By the end of the first inning, the score was tied at 3-3.

In the fifth inning, TCC regained the lead with three runs. Kaden Cretti tripled to drive in Elijah McNair-Neal, followed by Ty Iddon's RBI single. Iddon later scored on a fielding error by Yakima Valley. TCC led 8-7 at the end of the fifth inning.

YVC responded in the sixth inning with a five-run outburst, including RBI singles and a bases-loaded walk. This gave YVC a 12-8 advantage through six innings.

TCC added a run in the eighth inning when Tyson Rather singled to left field, scoring Mar. However, YVC matched with a run in its half, bringing the score to 13-9 after eight innings.

In the ninth inning, TCC attempted a comeback. Iddon walked and later scored on an Ackermann groundout. Lowe also scored on a passed ball, narrowing the deficit. Despite the effort, TCC fell short, with the final score 13-11 in favor of YVC.

Oscar Hyde pitched 4 innings, allowing 6 earned runs on 6 hits, including two triples and a double, with 4 walks and 3 strikeouts over 70 pitches. Juan Hernandez-Mendoza, in relief, contributed 2/3 inning, yielding 1 earned run on 1 hit, a double, with 1 strikeout, while also allowing a walk and a hit-by-pitch. Connor Speer followed with 3 1/3 innings, surrendering 6 earned runs on 6 hits, including a double, with 2 walks and 1 strikeout across 62 pitches. Each pitcher faced challenges with control, as evidenced by multiple walks and hits allowed during their outings.

Tacoma Top Performers

Ethan Mar
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- 2 runs
- 4 hits
- 2 doubles

Vaughn Lowe
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- 2 runs
- 2 hits
- 5 assists

Kaden Cretti
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- 1 run
- 2 hits
- 1 triple

Carson Ackermann
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- 1 run
- 2 RBIs
- 1 stolen base

Nate Jetton
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- 1 run
- 1 hit
- 1 RBI

Go Titans!