Nick Torres was cold coming off the bench, but Torres warmed up quickly as Torres stroked a key pinch-hit single in the nine to lead the Corvallis Knights (31-21) to a 7-6 win over the Klamath Falls Gems (25-27) on Tuesday at Kiger Stadium.
With the Corvallis Knights trailing by one, Torres came to the plate and singled.
Torres had a hot bat for the Corvallis Knights. Torres went 4-5 and scored one run.
The Corvallis Knights were in a difficult situation in the ninth inning before they recovered for the win.
Brandon Jackson recorded his second win of the year for the Corvallis Knights. He allowed one run over 3 1/3 innings. Jackson struck out two, walked one and gave up three hits.
Nathan Bunch couldn't get it done on the bump for the Klamath Falls Gems, taking a loss. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked none, struck out two, and allowed five runs.