La Pine Hawks Baseball 7-5 Yamhill-Carlton

Two runs proved to be the difference as La Pine baseball secured a 7-5 victory over visiting Yamhill-Carlton Thursday afternoon at home. The Hawks needed every bit of their offensive output to fend off a persistent Tigers squad that kept the outcome in doubt throughout the contest.

La Pine jumped out to an early advantage but had to weather multiple Yamhill-Carlton rallies in what became a back-and-forth affair. The Hawks' ability to answer each Tigers surge demonstrated the resilience that has defined their early season success.

The victory keeps La Pine's perfect record intact at 3-0, building momentum as the young season progresses. While this non-league matchup won't affect league standings, it provided valuable experience against quality competition from the Willamette Valley.

The Hawks showed they can win different types of games, having now captured both high-scoring affairs and defensive battles in their opening trio of contests. La Pine will look to extend their winning streak when they return to action next week as league play approaches on the horizon.