An ace performance by Kayla Byers lifted the Mt. Hood (25-7) to a 4-2 win in seven innings over the Chemeketa (8-24) on Saturday at Saints Baseball Field .

Byers got the win for the Mt. Hood thanks to nine strikeouts. The Mt. Hood's pitcher gave up just two hits over 6 2/3 shutout innings.

Rachel Rutledge racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Mt. Hood. He homered in the third inning and singled in the fifth inning.

Megan Henshaw (4-10) took the loss for the Chemeketa. He lasted just six innings, walked three, struck out four, and allowed four runs.