Ashland Grizzlies Baseball 1-5 Thurston

Four runs in the middle innings proved too much for Ashland to overcome as the Grizzlies dropped a 5-1 decision to Thurston in baseball action Thursday at home. The loss moves Ashland to 10-13 overall and 8-10 in Midwestern League (5A) play from their home field in Ashland, Oregon.

Thurston took control of the contest with timely hitting, building a commanding lead that the Grizzlies couldn't match despite managing to push across a run. Ashland showed fight throughout but couldn't generate the offensive rhythm needed to challenge the visitors' advantage.

The defeat continues a challenging stretch for the Grizzlies as they work to find consistency in the final weeks of the regular season. With league standings tightening, every remaining game carries added importance for postseason positioning.

Ashland will look to regroup and refocus as they prepare for their next league contest, seeking to build momentum heading into the crucial final stretch of Midwestern League competition.