Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Tristan Gomes, left, is greeted by outfielder Jake Tsukada after Gomes made a leaping catch in left field to end the third inning against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)Photo Gallery
PORTLAND – Put this win into the feel-good category for the Ridgefield Raptors.
Ridgefield did the little things to stop a little slump Wednesday. The Raptors got good pitching, excellent defense and timely hitting to beat the Portland Pickles 4-2 after dropping three of their last four games.
After a rough 11-1 loss in the series opener Tuesday, Ridgefield silenced a Walker Stadium crowd of nearly 3,000 buzzing from the Pickles’ celebration of National Bourbon Day and Woof Wednesday, when fans bring their dogs to the ballpark.
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