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Gottshall's Gem: First Win for Portland
28 Jun
Summary
- Payton Gottshall earned her first win for Portland this season.
- She pitched 4.2 innings in relief, allowing only one run.
- Portland defeated Texas 6-3 in Game 2 of the series.

The Portland Cascade defeated Texas 6-3 in Game 2 of a three-game series. Payton Gottshall earned her first win of the 2026 AUSL season for the Cascade. She pitched 4.2 innings in relief, striking out one batter and allowing only one run. Gottshall's performance was crucial in securing the victory for Portland.
The series finale is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, with Portland aiming for a series sweep. Gottshall, a former standout player from Tennessee, has appeared in four games for Portland this season, pitching 11.1 innings.