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No. 1 Linn-Benton Sweeps No. 4 Umpqua in Baseball Doubleheader
Wild pitches in the 8th inning give the top-ranked team the win in the second game.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:19am
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In a Northwest Athletic Conference South Region baseball doubleheader, the top-ranked Linn-Benton Roadrunners defeated the No. 4 Umpqua Riverhawks in both games. In the second game, Linn-Benton scored two runs on wild pitches in the bottom of the eighth inning to win 4-3 and complete the sweep.
Why it matters
This matchup between two of the top teams in the conference is an important early-season test that could have implications for the regional standings and playoff seeding later in the year. Linn-Benton's ability to rally late and capitalize on mistakes shows their resilience as the top-ranked team.
The details
In the second game, Umpqua had taken a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning. But in the bottom half, Linn-Benton was able to score the tying and go-ahead runs on wild pitches to steal the victory. This capped off a sweep for the Roadrunners, who also won the first game of the doubleheader.
- The doubleheader took place on April 5, 2026.
- Linn-Benton scored the winning runs in the bottom of the 8th inning of the second game.
The players
Linn-Benton Roadrunners
The top-ranked baseball team in the Northwest Athletic Conference South Region.
Umpqua Riverhawks
The No. 4 ranked baseball team in the Northwest Athletic Conference South Region.
What’s next
The two teams will meet again later in the season for another crucial conference doubleheader that could determine the South Region champion.
The takeaway
Linn-Benton's ability to rally late and capitalize on mistakes shows their resilience as the top-ranked team in the conference. This sweep sets them up well for the rest of the season as they pursue a conference title and potential national ranking.
