Sutherlin Bulldogs Baseball 5-6 South Umpqua / Days Creek

A one-run heartbreaker slipped away from Sutherlin on Friday afternoon as the Bulldogs fell 6-5 to South Umpqua/Days Creek in a nail-biting baseball showdown at home. The back-and-forth contest saw both teams battle through multiple lead changes before the visitors managed to edge ahead for good in the late innings. Sutherlin's offense showed plenty of fight, matching South Umpqua nearly run-for-run in what proved to be one of the most competitive league matchups of the season. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 7-8 overall and 2-3 in conference play, keeping them in the thick of the league race despite the disappointing result. With several key games remaining on the schedule, Sutherlin demonstrated they can compete with anyone in the conference when they bring their best effort. The one-run margin speaks to how evenly matched these two teams are, and the experience gained in close games like this could prove valuable down the stretch. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back quickly and get back in the win column next time out.