The summer collegiate baseball scene was electric last night, delivering a mix of blowouts, extra-inning drama, and standout individual heroics across the Pacific International League and West Coast League. Raphael Dunne exploded for a grand slam and 5 RBI, Braden Bartholomae crushed two homers and drove in 6, Kai Mault stole the show with 4 runs and 3 steals, and pitchers like Bryce Hill (8 K shutout innings) and Zach Wright (complete-game victory) stole the spotlight. From lopsided shutouts to walk-off thrillers, here’s your complete recap of the day’s top games and performances.
Yakima Valley Pippins 6, Bend Elks 5
The Pippins erased a late deficit and held on for a 6-5 victory. Derek Almeda went 2-for-3 with 2 runs and a double to lead the charge, while Taison Miller scored twice and reached base three times. Daichi Furuhata, Nick Velazquez, and Parker Burt each drove in one run. Nathaniel Kurano earned the win with 3 innings of relief (4 H, 1 ER, 3 K), and John Witt closed it for his 6th save (1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 K). Bend out-hit Yakima 11-7 but committed 3 errors. Dmitri Susidko starred with 3-for-5, a double, and an RBI; Jace Miller added a solo HR, 2 runs, and a steal.
Kelowna Falcons 3, Victoria HarbourCats 2 (10)
Kelowna walked off Victoria 3-2 in extra innings. Druw Frost delivered a bases-loaded walk to tie the game at 2-2 in the 10th (his second RBI of the night). Xander Sielken followed with the walk-off RBI single, scoring Jacob Loving. Frost and Jacob Loving each had 2 hits. Mark Rogers threw a gem (9 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K), and Eddie Dolansky earned the win. For Victoria, Logan Shepard homered, and Riley Kwat drove in a run with a sac fly.
Kamloops NorthPaws 10, Port Angeles Lefties 7
Kamloops built a big early lead and survived a late rally for a 10-7 win. Elijah Olaybal went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI, a double, and 3 walks. Jackson Glymph added 2-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 runs, and a double. Tate Martin and Kenner Lauterbach each drove in 2 runs (Lauterbach with a triple). Grady Baetz earned the win (5.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K). Port Angeles mounted a 6-run 8th, led by Kaleb Cambell’s 2-RBI double and Ethan Wood’s 2 RBI, but came up short.
Nanaimo NightOwls 4, Bellingham Bells 3 (11)
Nanaimo earned a 4-3 walk-off victory in 11 innings. Beau Musser scored twice, stole 2 bases, and reached base three times. In the 11th, Carter Cathers delivered an RBI single to make it 3-2, and Francis Subero followed with a 2-RBI single for the walk-off. Jaxon MacDonald earned the win (3 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 5 K). Charlie Decker was excellent for Bellingham (5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 K). Tyler Peshke drove in Bellingham’s only earned run with a 4th-inning sac fly; the Bells scored two unearned runs in the 11th on a 2B error.
Portland Pickles 13, Marion Berries 7
Portland exploded offensively in a 13-7 victory. Kai Mault went 3-for-3 with 4 runs, 2 RBI, a walk, and 3 steals. Tanner Johns launched a 2-run HR and added a 2-RBI double for 4 RBI total. Luis Castillo contributed a HR and 3 RBI. Joseph Perillo started strong (4 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 6 K) and Halen Jaden Guerrero earned the win (2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 K). Martin Serrano homered and drove in a run for Marion; Evan Burg added an RBI single.
Walla Sweets 4, Ridgefield Raptors 3
Walla Walla used a three-run 6th to take a 4-3 win. Payton Knowles went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. Cole Rogers knocked in the go-ahead run. Charles Rogers III threw 4 hitless innings with 5 strikeouts, and Rudy Larson earned the win (1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER). Isaiah Hearn homered for Ridgefield, and Cade Ladehoff drove in a run. Jordan Haver pitched well (5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 K) but took the loss.
Wenatchee AppleSox 14, Edmonton Riverhawks 2
Wenatchee cruised to a 14-2 blowout. Raphael Dunne went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, 5 RBI, 3 runs, a double, and a steal. Ky McGary added 3-for-4, an RBI, and 2 steals. Multiple players reached base multiple times in a 6-run 5th. Easton Brooks earned the win (3 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 6 K) after Joe Thornton’s solid start (4 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K). Edmonton’s Cale Clark and Chris Parkin each drove in a run.
Corvallis Knights 3, Springfield Drifters 0
Corvallis blanked Springfield 3-0 behind strong pitching. Max Medina went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two triples. Trey Swygart and Maverek Russell each drove in a run. Bryce Hill earned the win (4 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 8 K), Jack Galanida followed with 2.2 scoreless frames, and Trey Swygart closed it for the save (1 IP, 3 K). Springfield managed just 5 hits and struck out 15 times.
DubSea Fish Sticks 14, Washington A’s Premier 18U 0
Braden Bartholomae went 4-for-4 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 runs, and a walk. Jacob Rolling went 4-for-4 with 3 runs and an RBI. Beckett Turnbow added 3-for-3, an RBI, 2 runs, a walk, and 2 steals. Tyler Eisenhut went 2-for-2 with 2 RBI and 2 runs. Atticus Stanfield earned the win (4 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 K, 3 BB). Cole Knupfer and Isaac Watson combined for 5 shutout innings with 9 strikeouts.
Seattle Cheney Studs 2026 1, Sawtooth Sockeyes (Blue) 5
Sawtooth Sockeyes (Blue) defeated Seattle Cheney Studs 5-1. Zach Wright earned the complete-game win (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 2 BB). Gage Thompson drove in Seattle’s only run with a single. For Sawtooth, Ryder Frith-Smith, Bryson Oswald, Talon Van Sickle, and others had multi-hit games, with Shiloh Wilson driving in 2 runs.
Seattle Cheney Studs 9, Sawtooth Sockeyes 7 (Black) (10) from July 2
Seattle Cheney Studs rallied late for a 9-7 walk-off win in 10 innings. Riley Angelo went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI (including the go-ahead two-run single in the 10th). Jeramiah Crain went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and a double. Gage Thompson added 2-for-4, 2 RBI, a triple, and 2 walks. Bradley Carl went 2-for-5 with an RBI and 2 steals. Logan Egge earned the win in relief (2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 K). Sawtooth Sockeyes led multiple times but couldn’t hold on. Jeremiah Keithley went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and a HR. Christian Aragon drove in 2 runs with a single. Carlos Vargas, Colin Metz, and Bryce Matthews each had multi-hit games.
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