Local:
Bend lost 3 to 1 in Cowlitz last night after tying the game at 1 in the 7th but then giving up two runs in the 8th. The 2024 West Coast League All-Star team will have Elks Easton Amundson, Mason Edwards, Jackson Elder, and Tyler Wood on the roster. The All Star game being held for the first time since 2019, is in Bellingham next Wednesday the 17th. Game two of the series with the Black Bears is tonight. First pitch is set for 6:35.
College Baseball:
Oregon State will have three transfers on the pitching staff next season. The Beavers will get some experienced arms on a staff that will lose several players from last season’s team, according to Oregonlive.com. The three all played last season around the Pacific Northwest. Right-hander Jack Hostetler and left-handers Max Fraser and Tanner Douglas. Three Beavers from last year’s team are expected to be picked in the upcoming MLB Draft.
College Football:
Oregon State has a cryptic social media post teasing something coming Friday morning. Speculation runs the gamut from a uniform reveal, to a new Name Image Likeness campaign, to joining or forming a conference. The post says the announcement will come at 8 am.
The University of Oregon will hold a candlelight vigil at Autzen Stadium tonight to celebrate the life of Khyree Jackson. He and two of his high school teammates were killed in a car crash Saturday. Jackson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in April.
MLB:
Seattle beat the Padres 8 to 3 last night. Julio Rodriguez went 4 for 4 with 2 RBI and a solo homer. Cal Raleigh knocked in 4 with two home-runs. Big Dumper also doubled and later scored. Logan Gilbert got the win going 7 and 2 thirds giving up the three runs. It’s the finale of the quick two game series tonight. First pitch from Petco park is at 6:40.
The Giants scored on a walk-off wild pitch to comeback to beat Toronto 4 to 3 last night. San Francisco was down two entering the last of the 9th before the rally that saw Tyler Braden score from 3rd to end the game. Pitcher Blake Snell blanked the Blue Jays over 5 innings in a one-hit no-decision. Game two of the three game series is tonight. First pitch is 6:45.
