NBA:

Draft Day Two saw some serious wheeling and dealing from Portland. They had 2 picks in the second round, the 4th, and 10th. Or 34th and 40th overall. They ended up trading both of them for future picks over the next 5 years, and getting cash from a couple of teams. The Trail Blazers will have 15 players on the roster when they go into training camp this fall. It’s very possible some of those under contract right now including Jerami Grant may not be here by the time camp rolls around. The trades and contract deals won’t be official until after July 6th.

MLB: 

San Francisco lost to the Cubs 5 to 3 in 10 innings yesterday when reliever Luke Jackson gave up a 2 run walk-off homer. The Giants went down 3 to nothing early but tied it in the sixth, but couldn’t muster any more offense. They did win the four game series getting 4 games under .500 as they passed the midway point of the season that has seen a decimated starting pitching staff end up making SF one of the top teams in the majors for bullpen innings. Now the division leading Dodgers visit for a weekend series starting tonight at 7:15.

The Mariners lead in the AL West stands at 4 and a half games over Houston. They’re hoping home cooking in Seattle will help shake off the losing road trip. They’re at 46 and 37 but have lost 6 of their last 10. They’re set for a weekend series against Minnesota, who are second place in the AL Central at 45 and 36. First pitch against the Twins from T-Mobile Park is at 6:40.

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns are in 5th place on the NWSL table. They take on the expansion team Utah Royals tomorrow at 7.

The Portland Timbers are in 6th place in the MLS West. They host Minnesota tomorrow night who are right up above them in 5th place. Match time is 7:30 from Providence Park.

Local: 

The Elks were shut out in Ridgefield 5 - 0 last night. That drops their record to 13 and 11, in third place behind Corvallis and Portland. Now its back to Bend for a non-league weekend series with the Northwest All Stars.  First pitch tonight is at 6:35. There’s a firework show Sunday night after the game at Vince Genna.

NBA:

Draft day did see some shuffling of Portland’s roster. Connecticut’s Donovan Clingan was taken with the 7th pick. A few hours before the draft, the Blazers traded guard Malcolm Brogdon and the 14th pick where they selected guard Carlton Carrington to Washington for wing Deni Avdija. The Wizards will also get Portland’s 2029 first round pick. Avdija, from Israel, was the 9th overall pick in the 2020 draft. The selection of the big man Clingan probably puts centers Deandre Ayton or Robert Williams III on the trading block now. Jerami Grant’s status is probably up in the air, too.  The Trail Blazers have two picks in tonight’s second round, the 4th, and 10th. Or 34th and 40th overall. 

MLB: 

The Mariners avoided being swept out of Tampa…beating the Rays 5 to 3 yesterday and stopping their three game losing streak. George Kirby picked up the win going six innings with an earned run on four hits. Cal Raleigh had a three-run homer. After the tough road trip losing 6 of 9 the Ms’ lead in the AL West has narrowed to 4 and a half games over Houston. It’s back to Seattle tomorrow to take on the Twins.

San Francisco held off the Cubs 4 to 3 last night. The Giants jumped out to an early 3 - 1 lead in the second inning, when Michael Conforto and David Villar hit back-to-back home runs. Luis Matos hit a tiebreaking solo shot in the bottom of the fifth. Luke Jackson came on in relief in the  5th for his 4th straight win.  The chance for the four game series sweep starts today at 12:45.

Local: 

The Elks were edged by Ridgefield last night 3 to 2. Those two runs came in the 8th inning but Bend couldn’t continue the rally in the 9th. They don’t lose too much ground in their 3rd place spot in the south standings though as Corvallis and Portland both lost too. That sets up a rubber match for the series final.  First pitch tonight is at 6:35.

MLB: 

The Mariners were blown out 11 - 3 by the Rays yesterday. Luis Castillo took the loss, giving up four runs in 5.1innings. Mitch Garver hit another homer. Ty France had a two run shot to account for Seattle’s scoring.  The Ms will now try to salvage the series against Tampa… and stop their three game losing streak. First pitch is this morning at 9:10. 

San Francisco beat the Cubs again last night. Six Giants pitchers held Chicago to 1 run on four hits. The Giants plated 5 with the middle of the order Jorge Soler, Matt Chapman, and Michael Conforto knocking in 4 of them. Game three of the four game series with the Cubbies starts at 6:45 tonight.

NBA:

With the first round of the Draft today, Portland has some options with the 7th and 14th overall picks. Big men Zach Edey, the two-time college National Player of the Year, and Donovan Clingan from the national champion UConn Huskies have both been linked to the 7th pick. A few mock drafts had small forward Cody Williams a freshman out of Colorado getting chosen. The 14th pick could be a selection for a later trade involving Jerami Grant or maybe even centers Deandre Ayton or Robert Williams III. One name that popped up often was French prospect Tidjane Salaun.

The Draft starts at five this afternoon.

The Trail Blazers also have two picks in tomorrow’s second round at 34th, and 40th.

Local: 

The Elks hammered Ridgefield 10 to 4 last night. Interestingly all 14 of the runs came in the 8th inning. Bend scored 10 in the top, and the Raptors mustered 4 in the bottom. Elks Pitcher Reid Madariaga threw six hitless innings to start the game before coming out in the 7th. They’ve now won six of their last 10. Game two of the series is tonight at 6:35.

MLB: 

The Mariners fell 4 - 3 to the Rays yesterday after taking the lead in the 7th inning and then giving it up in the 8th. Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver both homered to account for the Ms scoring with a solo from the Big Dumper and Garver a two-run shot as the DH. Starting pitcher Bryan Woo left the game in the 4th with a tight hamstring. Also yesterday, The team brought back starting infielder Jorge Polanco from the injured list while sending down top prospect Tyler Locklear to Triple-A Tacoma.  Seattle is 2 and 5 on this road trip. They’re back against Tampa today. First pitch is at 3:50. 

San Francisco scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to come back to beat the Cubs 5 to 4 yesterday. Two of the runs came on sacrifice flies. The game ended on a walk-off base on balls. Pitcher Spencer Howard went 4 and two thirds shutout innings for the win. Nick Ahmed and Matt Chapman also homered. Chapman scored two runs. Game two of the four game series with Chicago starts at 6:45 tonight.

NBA:

With the Draft approaching, Portland has made a couple of coaching hires, adding Nate Bjorkgren and Chris Fleming to the staff. Both have had several NBA stops with Bjorkgren having been a Blazers special assistant the past year. A lot could still happen between now and tomorrow’s draft. NBA Insiders say Dallas and the Lakers have checked in with the Trailblazers about Jerami Grant. The forward is a tantalizing piece for teams with championship aspirations. And let’s be honest, that is not the Blazers next season. They could deal Grant for more assets. Portland chooses 7th and 14th overall in tomorrow’s Draft.  [and then 34th, and 40th in the second round in the Draft.]

Local: 

The Elks are in third place at 12 and 9, five and a half games behind Corvallis in the West Coast League South division. Having just won two of three against Ridgefield they now travel to face the Raptors for a series starting tonight. First pitch is at 6:35.

MLB: 

San Francisco got swept in St Louis going down 5 to 3 yesterday. Logan Webb took the loss giving up four runs in six innings. Catcher Patrick Bailey’s homer in the 8th inning broke up a perfect game by Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray. The Giants have fallen back to 4th place in the Division, six games below .500. They’re back at Oracle Park to face the Cubs again who they just lost a series to last week in Chicago. First pitch tonight is at 6:45

The Mariners had a tough time in south Florida losing 6 to 4 yesterday and dropping two of three to the last-place Marlins. Bryce Miller got roughed up allowing six runs on six hits in four innings. Luke Raley had a two run homer. Julio Rodgriguez went 0 for 5 batting cleanup. Seattle has a six game lead over Houston; they travel to Tampa where the Rays are two games below .500 but have won four of their last five. First pitch is at 3:50 today. 

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns were blown out by Kansas City 4 to 1 yesterday. Sophia Smith scored the Thorns’ lone goal. It drops Portland into 5th place on the NWSL table.

The Portland Timbers got a 2-nothing win over Vancouver with Jonathan Rodríguez scoring for the second straight match. The Timbers have won two in a row, giving them 7 wins this season and landing them in 6th place in the MLS West.

NBA:

With the Draft approaching this week, Portland has held the last of its in-person player scouting assessments. They have also reportedly talked with Houston about trading up for the Rockets third overall pick. The Blazers hold picks  7 and 14 in Wednesday’s Draft.

Local: 

The Elks were edged 4 to 3 by Ridgefield last night, unable to get the sweep of the Raptors. Bend moved into third place at 12 and 9. They’ll travel to Ridgefield next for another series against the Raptors starting tomorrow.

MLB: 

The Mariners gave up an early lead in Cleveland yesterday, dropping the series to the Guardians who put up 5 of their 6 runs against starting pitcher Luis Castillo who went five innings in the loss. Seattle got a two-run homer from Dylan Moore and an RBI double from rookie Ryan Bliss. The Ms take their first place with an 8 game lead over Houston into Miami for a series against the Marlins starting today. They’re last in the NL East. First pitch from south Florida is at 4:10. 

San Francisco lost to the Cardinals 6 to 5 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama yesterday. It was a back and forth game before St Louis eventually held off the Giants rally. Keaton Winn took the loss giving up five runs in only two and a third innings. Heliot Ramos had a three-run homer. Now the two teams will resume the series in St. Louis tomorrow morning.

TEAM USA:
The U.S. Track and Field Trials begin at Hayward Field in Eugene today. Twenty-five current or former University of Oregon athletes are scheduled to compete for a spot on the Olympic team.

Soccer: 

The Portland Thorns will have Sophia Smith in the lineup against undefeated Kansas City Sunday. Smith was supposed to sit for two games after appealing a one game suspension for getting two yellow cards in a match two weeks ago. The players association appealed on behalf of Smith and her suspension was pulled.  The Thorns are 5th in the NWSL standings taking on the first place Current at 1 Sunday.

Local: 

The Elks outlasted Walla Walla 8 to 7 in 11 innings last night to get the series win and head back to Central Oregon two games over .500 having taken two of three from the Sweets. Now its back to Bend to rumble with Ridgefield, who have won three straight. Some of you listening are going to be at Vince Genna tonight. First pitch against the Raptors is at 6:35.

One of Central Oregon’s most enduring endurance races begins this morning. The Cascade Lakes Relay goes from Diamond Lake east to Silver Lake through the Oregon Outback to LaPine and down the Cascade Lakes Highway to Bend with teams of up to 12 runners taking on a 216, 132 or 94 mile course… finishing at Riverbend Park tomorrow afternoon.

MLB: 

The Mariners were blanked 8 to 0 by Cleveland yesterday. The Guardians are responsible for two of the Ms four shutout losses this season. Shortstop JP Crawford was thrown out arguing a called third strike in the 5th inning, and manager Scott Servais was thrown out immediately afterward arguing Crawford’s ejection. Strikezone replays showed Crawford appeared to be right. Seattle had a tough day at the plate with just three hits and 14 strikeouts. Bryan Woo took the loss. Rubber match of the series is this morning at 11:10. 

San Francisco fell short in the comeback attempt going down 6 to 5 to the Cubs yesterday to lose the series in Chicago. Jorge Soler’s 2nd career grand slam in the eighth inning brought them to within one, but the rally ended there. Next they face St. Louis starting with a game at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The stadium is the oldest existing professional ballpark in the U.S. It was the home of the Birmingham Black Barons for nearly forty years. The Giants vs Cardinals game is officially called ‘MLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues.’ First pitch is at 4:15.

College Baseball: 

Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher was named a Gold Glove Award winner by the Baseball Coaches Association. Boettcher, a senior from Eugene, finished the season with a 1.000 fielding percentage committing no errors in 142 chances. An honorable mention all-conference pick, Boettcher was also named to the Pac-12 Conference All-Defensive Team in May. He’s at the MLB draft scouting combine, going on now

Soccer: 

The Portland Timbers held on in San Jose last night to get a 2 - 1 win over the Earthquakes. Evander led off the scoring in the 22nd minute as he stole the ball from the keeper when he got out of position, and Jonathon Rodriguez had the game winner in the 72nd minute with a header right in front of the keeper. The big win puts the Timbers into 7th place in the MLS West.

Local: 

The Elks lost in Walla Walla last night after tying the game at 4 apiece in the 7th, giving up 2 runs in the 8th, and getting one run closer in the 9th to make it a 6 to 5 final that sends Bend looking to win the series going away tonight. First pitch against the Sweets is at 6:35.

MLB: 

The Mariners took down Cleveland 8 to 5 yesterday. Seattle scored 4 runs in the third including a three-run homer from JP Crawford, then scored 1 run in each of the next four innings. Luke Raley and Dylan Moore also went deep. The homers were among nine extra-base hits. Bryce Miller went five and two thirds for the win, which puts the first place Ms 10 games over the Astros and Rangers who both lost. Game two against the Guardians is at 3:40. 

San Francisco fell 5 - 2 to the Cubs yesterday. Logan Webb went seven innings, giving up two runs. He left with a no decision since the Giants tied the game in the 5th. The Bullpen gave up three runs in the 8th inning. The rubber match is this morning. First pitch from Wrigley Field is 11:20. One other note, Pitcher Blake Snell threw a bullpen session in San Francisco yesterday. The pitcher has been out with a groin strain since early June. Manager Bob Melvin said they should be able to make a determination by the end of the week on Snell’s return to the rotation.

College Baseball: 

Oregon State has five players invited to this week’s MLB draft combine: pitchers Aiden May, Jacob Kmatz, and Bridger Holmes, and sluggers Mason Guerra and Elijah Hanline. The combine is today through Sunday in Arizona. The Beavers’ Travis Bazanna could be the number one overall selection.

Oregon’s Bryce Boettcher is also at the combine. Yesterday the centerfielder was named a finalist for the American Baseball Coaches Association Gold Glove Award. The winners will be announced today.

Soccer: 

The Portland Timbers play at San Jose tonight at 7:30.

Local: 

The Elks held off a late Walla Walla rally last night, to beat the Sweets 7 to 5. Bend is now 9 and 7 , and winners of seven of their last 10 games. First pitch tonight in Walla Walla is at 6:35.

MLB: 

San Francisco came back in the 9th inning yesterday on a Thairo Estrada three-run shot to beat the Cubs 7 to 6. Estrada knocked in four of the runs with solo homers from Heliot Ramos and Patrick Bailey. The win moves the Giants into 2nd in the NL West by a half game over the Padres. They’re still 8 and a half games behind the Dodgers at 36 and 37. Game 2 of the series against the Cubbies has First pitch today at 5:05.

The Mariners are coming  into Cleveland today 12 games over .500, on top of the AL West with a nine game lead over the Astros and Rangers. This series is a big test though, against the AL Central leading Guardians who come in at 44 and 25. Bryce Miller is on the hill for the Ms. First pitch today is at 3:40.

College Football: 

Oregon State received an in-state commitment for its class of 2025 from Jake Normoyle, a three-star offensive lineman from West Linn. Normoyle joins four other high school recruits who have committed to the ‘25 class at Corvallis.

Oregon has a couple of newcomers now on campus, with Duke safety transfer Brandon Johnson and Michigan State defensive line transfer Derrick Harmon announcing on social media they are in Eugene. Both are expected to contribute to next season’s defensive squad.

Local: 

The Elks are on the road in Walla Walla tonight. Bend is in 4th place in the southern division at 8 and 7, 5 and half games behind Corvallis for first and a game behind Yakima Valley for third. First pitch tonight against the Sweets is at 6:35.

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MLB: 

San Francisco used a 9-run 4th inning to beat the Angels 13 to 6 yesterday, avoiding the sweep. Jorge Soler had a 3-run homer in the big inning. 29-year-old rookie Spencer Bivens picked up his first career win in the effort. He was called up from AAA Sacramento yesterday morning after regular starter Kyle Harrison got hurt in the weight room Saturday. Another injury for the Giants snake-bit season. Now they’re in Chicago to start a six-game road trip beginning with a series against the Cubs. First pitch is today at 5:05.

Seattle shutout Texas 5 to nothing yesterday. Pitcher Logan Gilbert got nine strikeouts and gave up two hits over 8 innings. Rookie Tyler Locklear hit a solo home run, his second since being called up to fill in for the injured Ty France. The Ms are 12 games over .500, winning their last seven of eight, and nine straight home series. They now have an 8 and a half game lead over the Rangers after the sweep. A long road trip is ahead for the Mariners starting in Cleveland tomorrow. [First pitch tonight is at 3:40.] 

NFL:

Seattle finished its mandatory minicamp with two second-year players, Wide Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DB Devon Witherspoon both giving high marks to the team’s progress installing new offensive and defensive systems. Coach Mike Macdonald called Smith-Njigba a massive part of the offense. Maybe most importantly Macdonald said tackle Abraham Lucas is making good progress coming back from injury and should be ready to practice when training camp starts. 

Soccer:

The Portland Thorns played a scoreless draw with Seattle Reign yesterday afternoon. Their second tie of the season knocks the Thorns back to 5th place in the NWSL standings.

Local: 

The Elks got a 1 to 0 10 inning victory to stop the Portland Pickles from getting the sweep. They move up to 8 and 7 on the season heading on the road at Walla Walla tomorrow night.

MLB: 

Seattle couldn’t get the sweep of the White Sox last night. This time the Ms were on the losing end in extra innings, going down 3 to 2 in the 10th. Julio Rodriguez’s 6th home run of the season tied the game in the bottom of the 9th. Now the Mariners are 9 games above .500 in first place in the AL West with a big weekend series against second place Texas who trail 6 games back. First pitch tonight is at 7:10. 

San Francisco starts a series with the Angels at Oracle Park tonight. The Giants have won their last two series and are 34 and 35, 3rd in the NL West. The Halos come in at 26 and 42 having lost their last two series, and have also suffered critical injuries this season, including to star Mike Trout. First pitch is at 7:15 tonight. 

Soccer:

The Portland Thorns play Seattle Reign Sunday afternoon. They’re in 4th place in the NWSL standings winning four of their last five.

Local: 

The Elks put 9 runs on the board last night, on 14 hits, while holding Springfield to 3 sweeping the Drifters and moving into a tie for 3rd place in the West Coast League South division. Now the second-place Portland Pickles are in town tonight to start a weekend series. First pitch from Vince Genna is at 6:35.

The Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival is today through Sunday, including the Pilot Butte Challenge, Beastman 70.3, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K/10K & Kids Races. I get worn out reading that list.

MLB: 

Seattle squeaked by the White Sox last night 2 to 1 in 10 innings. Luke Raley had a solo homer and then scored the game-winning run on a Mitch Haniger walk-off single. The Mariners gave up a solo home run in the 9th that tied the game. It wasted a masterful performance by Bryce Miller who went seven shutout innings with 2 hits and 8 strikeouts for a no-decision. The Ms get the series win and go for the 4-game sweep tonight. First pitch is at 6:40.

San Francisco held off the Astros 5 to 3 last night. That gave the Giants another series win. Logan Webb gave up all three runs in six innings for the win. Leadoff man Austin Slater went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI and scored a run. Today is an off day with the Angels at Oracle Park tomorrow.

NFL:

Seattle finishes its three day mandatory minicamp. Coach Mike Macdonald continues to talk patience as he shapes the team.

College Baseball: 

Oregon State infielder Travis Bazzana and right-handed pitcher Bridger Holmes have been named First-Team All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday. Right-handed pitchers Aiden May and Jacob Kmatz were named Third-Team All-Americans. The Beavers' four selections are tied with Tennessee for the second-most nationally, one shy of Texas A&M.

Bazzana, May, Holmes, and outfielder Gavin Turley have all been named All-Region First-Team by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). It makes the four eligible for All-American honors which will be announced later this month.

Local: 

The Elks exploded for 12 runs on 15 hits against Springfield last night, holding the Drifters to 3 runs. 2 coming in the 9th inning. Bend had an 8-run 6th inning to get the series win. They go for the sweep tonight. First pitch from Vince Genna is at 6:35.

MLB: 

Seattle got the W in dramatic fashion last night with a Cal Raleigh Walk-off grand slam to beat the White Sox 8 to 4. Earlier in the game, manager Scott Servais was thrown out arguing in Raleigh’s defense of a called strike three. The Mariners scored all 8 of their runs in the last two innings for the comeback against Chigaco.  It extends their division lead to 5 and a half games over idle Texas. Ms and Chisox again tonight. First pitch is at 6:40

San Francisco got by the Astros in extra innings yesterday. Austin Slater’s bases-loaded long fly off the wall sent the Giants to a 4 to 3 win in the bottom of the 10th. Pitcher Kyle Harrison pitched 6 and a third and gave up the only earned run to Houston who scored two unearned in the top of the 10th. That gets SF to a game under .500 and a half game behind the Padres for second in the West. First pitch tonight against the ‘Stros is at 6:45.

College Baseball: 

Oregon State infielder Travis Bazanna and pitcher Aiden May both received recognition from the College Baseball Writers ahead of the Super Regional last weekend. Both players are headed to next month’s MLB draft. Bazanna could be the number one overall pick.

Oregon shortstop Maddox Molony has been named a second-team freshman All-American by the College Baseball Writers. 

The Writers will announce All American teams this week.

NFL:

Seattle signed journeyman quarterback P.J. Walker yesterday, adding a third qb ahead of mandatory minicamp which starts today. The veteran Walker gives the Seahawks a third quarterback along with starter Geno Smith, and free agent signing Sam Howell.

Local: 

The Elks are 4 and 5 after the first week and a half of the season and back in Bend tonight after a weekend road trip in Springfield. They play the Drifters again to start a weeklong home stand.  First pitch of the three-game series is at 6:35.

College Baseball:

NCAA Tournament.

Oregon was cruising in College Station, Texas until they allowed 9 runs in the seventh inning, giving up a four run lead. Final score was 15 to 9. Number three overall seed Texas A & M moves on to the Men’s College World Series. The Ducks finish the season at 40 and 20 after their second straight Super Regional. They should step in as a contender in the Big 10 conference next season..

Oregon State fell 3 to 2 in Lexington yesterday losing in two straight games and sending the Wildcats to Omaha for the first time. The Beavers' record breaking season falls short of the Nebraska goal and will almost certainly have a tougher time of it next season playing an independent schedule. It is another Super Regional campaign for the Beavs as they finish the season at 45 and 16. Many OSU fans now have legitimate concerns about the transfer period.

MLB: 

San Francisco lost to Texas 7 to 2 yesterday. Mike Yastrzemski had a solo homer. Keaton Winn took the loss giving up all seven runs in 4 and third innings.The Giants took two of three from the Rangers. Now it’s finally back to Oracle Park for a series against the Astros. Houston has been playing better of late but are still six games under .500. First pitch tonight is at 6:45.

Seattle outlasted Kansas City 6 to 5 in 10 innings yesterday. It was the only win of the series for the Ms who held off a Royal rally in the bottom of the 10th. Both Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh had RBI singles in the Top of the 10th. Now The AL West leaders return to the Pacific Northwest to host the White Sox tonight. Chicago is struggling this season sitting in last in the AL Central.  First pitch is at 6:40

Local: 

The Elks couldn’t get the road sweep losing at Springfield 2 to 1 yesterday but their wins Friday and Saturday have them at 4 up  and 5 down on the season and back in Bend tomorrow to play the very same Drifters to start a weeklong home stand.  [ First pitch against the Drifters is at 6:35.]

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers played a scoreless draw with St Louis.

The Portland Thorns beat North Carolina 

MLB: 

Seattle blanked Oakland 3 to 0 yesterday behind Bryan Woo’s 5 strikeout no walks in six innings performance. Mitch Garver had 2 RBI including a solo homer. The Ms are in Kansas City today to take on the Royals who sit in second place in the AL Central but have a better record than the AL West leading Mariners. First pitch in KC is at 5:10

San Francisco’s long road trip continues in Texas.They stopped the six game slide in Arizona to get 30 and 33. That’s 3rd in the NL West. The Rangers sit at 30 and 32 in the AL West. First pitch from Arlington is at 5:05.

Local: 

It was a warm night at Vince Genna Stadium but the Bend bats stayed cold as they lost to Corvallis 7 to 1 last night to get swept by the undefeated Knights. The Elks fall to 2 and 4. Now it’s on the road to take on Springfield who are 2 and 3 in the first week of the season. First pitch against the Drifters is at 6:35.

College Baseball:

NCAA Tournament.

Oregon faces number three overall seed Texas A & M in College Station, Texas tomorrow morning starting at 11, game two is Sunday and game three will be Monday if necessary.

15 seeded Oregon State is in Lexington to take on number two overall seed Kentucky in the best of three series starting tomorrow afternoon at 3. Game 2 will be Sunday night at 6. And if a game three is needed it will be Monday afternoon.  Another day another awards finalist for Travis Bazzana is nominated for the Dick Howser award voted on by the baseball writers for the top player of the year.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers, unbeaten in their last three matches are in St Louis tomorrow at 5:30.

The Portland Thorns have a big home match against North Carolina tomorrow at 7.

Also tomorrow in Redmond is the Conquer The Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 5K Doggie Dash.

The Sisters Rodeo continues tonight through Sunday.

MLB: 

San Francisco took out the Diamondbacks 9 to 3 yesterday behind Wilmer Flores’ five RBI. His grand slam was part of a six-run third inning and was one of three Giants to homer on the day. Jordan Hicks picked up the win. The six game losing streak ends, but the long road trip continues in Texas tomorrow for a weekend series with the Rangers.

The Mariners were edged by Oakland 2 to 1 last night. The only run for the Ms was a Julio Rodriguez solo shot in the top of the 9th. Logan Gilbert’s seven inning, 1 earned run on five hits went for the loss. Game 3 for the series win is today. First pitch in Oakland is at 12:37.

Local: 

The Bend Elks fell 7 to 1 to Corvallis last night. The Elks fall to 2 and 3 with the Knights remaining undefeated on the early season. The series finishes tonight with Bend trying to avoid the sweep. First pitch is set for 6:35.

College Baseball:

NCAA Tournament.

Beavers junior Travis Bazzana has been selected as one of three finalists for the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award and for the Golden Spikes Award, for baseball’s top amateur player. Pitcher Bridger Holmes was named a finalist on the Stopper Of The Year Watch List for the country’s best closer. The awards will be announced during the men’s college world series.

Oregon State will be in Lexington, Kentucky to take on the number two overall seed Kentucky Wildcats in the best of three series starting Saturday afternoon. [ at 3. Game 2 will be Sunday night at 6. And if a game three is needed it will be Monday afternoon. ]

Oregon will have its hands full against Texas A & M in College Station, Texas. The number three overall seed starting Saturday morning at 11, game two is Sunday and game three will be Monday if necessary.

NBA:

Even as the Finals are set to tip-off today, mock drafts and trade speculation is swirling around the Trail Blazers. The Draft is three weeks away. As the team rebuilds they could deal Jerami Grant,  Malcolm Brogdon, or even Anfernee Simons and one of their two first round picks at 7 and 14 in exchange for future assets to build around Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.

MLB: 

The Mariners held off Oakland 4 to 3 last night. The As scored 1 in the ninth to make it interesting before Seattle closed the door. When that run scored on a wild pitch the play at the plate resulted in Ms Closer Andres Munoz getting his ankle rolled on by the As runner. Munoz had to leave the game. He will be evaluated today. The Mariners are now a season-high eight games over .500 and they lead the American League West by 5.5 games. Game 2 of the series is tonight. First pitch in Oakland is at 6:40.

The Giants lost 8 to 5 to the Diamondbacks last night. Mike Yastrzemski hit a pinch hit three-run homer in the eighth inning, but the comeback ended there. San Francisco has lost a season-high six straight, and dropped a half game behind Arizona. The series in Phoenix finishes today starting at 12:40.

Local: 

The Bend Elks were tattooed by Corvallis 14 to 6 last night. The Knights who are now 3 and 0 to start the season pounded out 16 hits to go along with the run explosion. The Elks dropped to 2 and 2 and are back at Vince Genna tonight. First pitch is set for 6:35.

College Baseball:

NCAA Tournament.

Days and Times for this weekend’s Super Regional are out.

Oregon State will be in Lexington, Kentucky to take on the number two overall seed Kentucky Wildcats in the best of three series starting Saturday afternoon at 3. Game 2 will be Sunday night at 6. And if a game three is needed it will be Monday afternoon. 

Oregon will be in College Station, Texas to play number three overall seed Texas A & M starting Saturday morning at 11, game two is 4:30 pm Sunday and game three will be Monday if necessary.

College Baseball:

In Corvallis, Oregon State overcame UC Irvine 11 to 6 yesterday to win their NCAA Tournament Regional. It was the continuation of a game that was postponed by rain on Sunday. Next the 15th seeded Beavers will be in Lexington, Kentucky to take on the number two overall seed Kentucky Wildcats in the Super Regional. 

Oregon is preparing for the Super Regional. The Ducks will be in College Station, Texas to play a best of three against Texas A & M.

The series will either go Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday.

MLB: 

The Giants fell 4 to 2 to the Diamondbacks last night with a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 9th off of reliever Randy Rodriguez. The loss is the 5th in a row and puts San Francisco just a half game ahead of Arizona in the division standings. They’re back at it tonight starting at 6:40.

The Mariners are in first place with a 4 and half game lead in the AL West with a 34 and 27 record. Seattle has a losing record on the road, though. They’ll try to change that with a series at Oakland. The As are 24 and 34, just a slightly better record than the Angels who the Ms just swept. First pitch tonight in Oakland is at 6:40

NFL:

Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb said the team is on schedule with installation of his offense at this early point in the season. The new OC spoke to the media yesterday saying they’re laying the framework now during Organized Team Activities, with the bulk of the schemes to be covered in training camp in August.They compliment the skill set of quarterback Geno Smith according to both Smith and Grubb. OTAs continue today, Thursday, and Friday.

Local: 

The Bend Elks continue their homestand to open the West Coast League season. After going 2 and 1 over the weekend, the Elks welcome Corvallis to Vince Genna tonight. First pitch is set for 6:35.

Local: 

Congrats to Bend High, the 5A State Softball champions! The Lava Bears defeated Lebanon Saturday for the title, after getting to the semifinals the last two seasons.

The Bend Elks opened the West Coast League season against the Walla Walla Sweets at Vince Genna Stadium with a series win over the weekend, but couldn’t get the sweep falling 10 to 6 last night. Corvallis is in town tomorrow night.

College Baseball:

NCAA Tournament Regionals.

Oregon shutout UC Santa Barbara 3 to 0 last night to take the Santa Barbara regional and return to their second straight Super Regional. It will be in College Station, Texas to play a best of three against Texas A & M starting Friday.

Oregon State had its game against UC Irvine rained out yesterday. The Beavers were leading 6-4 when the game was postponed. It resumes today at 12 with the Anteaters batting in the bottom of the fourth. The Beavers will advance to the Super Regional to face Kentucky with a win.

MLB: 

The Giants were swept out of New York falling 7 to 5 to theYankees yesterday…and dropped into 3rd place behind the Padres. San Francisco’s long road trip continues in Phoenix tonight for a three game series with the Diamondbacks, who are 4th in the NL West. Game 1 starts tonight at 6:40.

The Mariners got the weekend sweep over the Angels, closing it out yesterday 5 to 1. Luis Castillo got the win. Seattle has taken seven of their last eight games. The Ms are off today, sitting in first place with a 4 game lead over the Rangers. Tomorrow they start a series at Oakland.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers came back to draw with Houston on Saturday.

NFL:

Wrapping up Organized Team Activities

49ers Tight End George Kittle is recovering from surgery to a core muscle injury. He told reporters he’s recovering on pace. Tight End Charvarius Ward also had the procedure and is making progress in rehab. Both are expected to be ready for the start of the regular season if not training camp later this summer.