Thurston Colts Baseball 5-16 Country Christian / North Clackamas Christian

Country Christian's offense exploded for 16 runs as Thurston baseball suffered a lopsided 16-5 defeat on the road Thursday afternoon. The Colts struggled to contain the host team's attack in what quickly became a challenging non-league contest.

Thurston managed to plate five runs but couldn't match Country Christian's offensive output throughout the game. The loss drops the Colts to 2-3 on the young season as they continue working through early-season growing pains.

While the final score was disappointing, non-league games like this provide valuable experience for Thurston's players as they prepare for the heart of their schedule. The Colts have shown they can compete this season, evidenced by their even 2-2 start before Thursday's setback.

Thurston will look to bounce back and get back to .500 when they return to action. The Colts have plenty of baseball ahead to build momentum and find their rhythm at the plate and on the mound as the spring season progresses.