An exceptional effort by Chase Thometz carried the Chemeketa (15-10) to a 2-0 win in seven innings over the Linn-Benton (14-12) on Friday at Chemeketa Baseball Stadium.
Thometz held the Linn-Benton scoreless during his seven innings of work. He pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out six.
Logan Hatley ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked five, struck out eight, and allowed two runs.