Local: 

The Bend North Little League team lost to Eagle, Idaho in the semifinal of the Northwest Regional last night  in San Bernardino, California. Now Bend plays Puyallup, Washington tomorrow at noon, for a chance to play Idaho again for a shot to go to the Little League World Series.

 

The Elks welcome Wenatchee to town for the final series of the regular season. First pitch against the Applesox is at 6:35.

College Football: 

Oregon comes in at number three in the preseason Coaches Poll, their highest ranking in that poll since 2013, and the first time in the top 10 since 2020. Three other Big 10 teams join the Ducks in the top 10. Also yesterday, quarterback Dillon Gabriel was put on the watch list for the 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year award. Hear about the team’s practice on the Oregon Ducks Insider daily podcast at KBND dot com. 

Oregon State has a quarterback battle between junior Ben Gulbranson and University of Idaho transfer Gevani McCoy,  

MLB: 

San Francisco beat Washington 5 to 1 yesterday with Logan Webb picking up the win going 5 and two thirds giving up the lone run. Tyler Fitgerald hit another homer. The Giants get to .500 with the win at 57 and 57. They play game two of the series today against the Nationals starting at 3:45 this afternoon.

Seattle is in 1st place in the AL West with a game and a half lead over Houston. The Mariners host the Tigers for a three-game series starting tonight.  First pitch is 6:45

NFL:

Reports say the 49ers have interest from the Browns and Patriots in acquiring disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk who wants a new contract and is demanding to be traded. San Francisco has Tennessee in the preseason opener Saturday.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith returned to practice yesterday after clearing tests on his knees and hips. Smith had not been on the field since last Tuesday’s practice. Seattle plays the LA Chargers Saturday in their first preseason game.