PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Pilots struggled to contain the bats of the Gonzaga Bulldogs as they dropped the opener 12-4. The loss puts the Pilots back at .500 at 22-22. They hold a WCC record of 13-9
The pitching staff struggled for the Pilots today, allowing 12 runs off 19 hits. Brett Gillis was given the loss, striking out nine but allowing four runs and 11 hits. Caleb Franzen allowed another four runs in one inning of work while Nick Nygard had four runs scored on him in two innings.
Portland had 11 hits on the day, and drove in three runs.