SPORTS 6-27-25 

NBA: 

Portland will reportedly sign guard Caleb Love after going undrafted out of Arizona. He’ll be on a two-way contract; splitting time between the team and its G-League affiliate RipCity Remix.

WNBA:

Portland's WNBA expansion franchise is reportedly firing its president, just two months after hiring her. The Oregonian reports the team recently fired president Inky Son. The team is not yet confirming the report. Son hails from South Korea and previously served as the chief administrative officer for the National Basketball Players Association. She was the first employee to be hired by the team, which is expected to join league play next year.

Portland's WNBA team starts playing next year, but it doesn't have a name yet. The WNBA filed a trademark application last week for the "Portland Fire" which is the same name as the original WNBA team that played from 2000 through 2002. This design includes a stylized "P" symbol. A date has not been set to released the team's name.

MLB:

The Seattle Mariners ended up splitting their series against the Minnesota Twins with a 10-1 loss at Target Field last night. After a rain delay to start, Seattle's offense managed only three hits and that  single run came in the ninth. Backup Catcher Mitch Garver also exited the game in the fifth after a foul tip. Seattle currently stands at 41-39, second in the AL West, 6.5 games behind Houston.  Today, the Mariners begin a divisional series against Texas in Arlington. The Rangers are 40-41 and in fourth place. First pitch is set for 5:05 PM Pacific Time.

A rough outing at Oracle Park yesterday as the San Francisco Giants were swept by the Miami Marlins, falling 12-5. 

The Giants now stand at 44-37, 3rd in the NL west.

Today, the Giants hit the road to begin a series against the Chicago White Sox. First pitch from Rate Field is set for 4:40 PM Pacific.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon State’s Gavin Turley has been named a Second-Team All-American by D1Baseball dot com, marking his fifth honor of the year. Shortstop Aiva Arquette and pitcher Dax Whitney landed on the third team, with Whitney earning All-American status for the first time. Turley hit .351 with 20 home runs, while Arquette led the team with a .354 average and 90 hits. Whitney struck out 120 batters—an Oregon State freshman record. These honors bring Oregon State’s season total to six All-Americans, just one short of the single-season program record.

MLS:

The Timbers and Sounders will both be in action this weekend. Portland is north of the border for a matchup with Toronto FC. The Timbers have at least a point in each of their last three games. Seattle returns to MLS action at home against Austin FC. This is the first of two matchups between the teams this season.

LOCAL:

The Elks are back in Bend to face the Yakima Valley Pippins. First pitch from Vince Genna is 6:30

SPORTS 6-26-25 

NBA: 

It was a surprising draft night for the Portland Trail Blazers. They traded down from pick 11 to 16, acquiring a future first-round pick and two second-rounders in the process. With the 16th pick, the Blazers made a bold move, selecting Chinese center Yang Hansen, a player many analysts projected to go much later. This adds another big man to an already crowded Blazers frontcourt. Many predict Deandre Ayton or Robert Williams will get traded. The Trail Blazers currently don’t have a pick in tonight’s 2nd round, but the day is not over yet.

MLB:

The Mariners dropped a close one to the Minnesota Twins last night, losing 2-0. Joe Ryan silenced Seattle bats. Kody Clemens and Willi Castro supplied the offense for Minnesota. The Mariners are now 41-38, 5.5 games behind Houston. Today, the Mariners go for the series win. First pitch is at 10:10 this morning.

San Francisco lost to Miami last night, 8-5, in 10 innings. The Giants' bullpen struggled late. Christian Koss and Mike Yastrzemski homered for San Francisco. The Giants' record is now 44-36, tied for second with the Padres 5.5 games behind the Dodgers. The Giants look to salvage the series with the Marlins tonight. First pitch is at 6:45 PM PDT.

MLS:

The Timbers have one All-Star representative. Portland midfielder David Da Costa was named an All-Star for the second straight season. Da Costa has two goals and eight assists this season. The game will be played July 23rd in Texas.

LOCAL:

Bend beat the Berries  2 - 1 in 13 innings late last night in Salem. The series against Marion finishes tonight at 6:30.

From the KBND Sports desk I’m Mike Thomas. 

SPORTS 6-25-25 

NBA: 

The Portland Trail Blazers have the 11th pick in the 1st round of the NBA Draft tonight. The latest mock drafts show a few different directions they might go. Some have them looking at Carter Bryant, a forward, while others predict they could select Noa Essengue, another forward who's impressed overseas. There's also Collin Murray-Boyles from South Carolina, known for his defense. It appears the Blazers are focused on getting a do everything type player to their frontcourt, which could mean more moves in addition to Monday’s trade of Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday.

Also, yesterday forward Matisse Thybulle opted in for the final year of his three-year contract. He played just 15 games last season but is a two time all-defensive team player.

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to host an NBA Draft Block Party today. It'll be held at the Rose Quarter Commons from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The Trail Blazers have the 11th pick in the draft. There'll be music, games, and a photo booth. Fans can also enter to win raffle prizes. There will be plenty of food, snacks and drinks. Fans need to RSVP on the Trail Blazers website.

MLS:

The Timbers will be without a key contributor for the foreseeable future. Portland manager Phil Neville announced that Antony will miss the next six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury. He was hurt during the Timbers' tie with San Jose on June 13. Antony leads Portland with six goals this season. The Timbers will be back in action Saturday on the road against Toronto FC.

MLB:

San Francisco fell to Miami yesterday by a score of 4 to 2 at Oracle Park. Miami took an early lead, scoring two runs in the second inning and adding another in the third. Christian Koss hit a two-run homer to get the Giants on the board. Pitcher Justin Verlander fell to 0 - 5 on the year. First pitch for today's game is set for 6:45

Seattle edged out Minnesota by a score of 6 to 5 last night. Julio Rodríguez hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. The eighth Ms victory in their last eleven games...4.5 games behind Houston in the AL West. They go for the series win today. First pitch in Minnesota at 4:40.

LOCAL:

Bend beat the Berries 8 - 2 last night in Salem. Game two against Marion is tonight at 6:30.

SPORTS 6-24-25 

NBA: 

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly re-acquired veteran guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Boston Celtics, sending Anfernee Simons and two future second-round picks to Boston. Simons averaged 15 points per game and some splashy highlights in his 7 years in Rip City. Holiday was originally acquired by Portland in the Damian Lillard trade back in 2023, before shipping up to Boston. Portland holds the 11th pick in tomorrow’s 1st round of the NBA Draft. 

MLB:

It was a record-breaking week for Cal Raleigh – and now he’s officially the AL Player of the Week! Yesterday on the diamond, Big Dumper hit his MLB-leading 32nd homer as Seattle dominated the Twins, winning 11-2!  Raleigh’s jack was one of four M's blasts on the day. Julio Rodríguez and Luke Raley also went deep in a six-run third inning, backing a strong nine-strikeout performance from starter Bryan Woo. 

The Mariners will be back in action today in Minnesota starting at 4:40.

The Giants, holding a 44-34 record and sitting 2nd in the NL West, begin a three-game series against the Miami Marlins tonight at Oracle Park. 

Rafael Devers, acquired earlier this month, has primarily served as designated hitter due to a minor groin injury. He is batting around .200 with 1 home run and 3 RBIs in his first few games as a Giant. Justin Verlander, is scheduled to start in his second game after coming back from injury. First pitch at 6:45. 

COLLEGE ATHLETICS:
The University of Oregon has extended the contract of athletic director Rob Mullens through the 2032-33 academic year. The extension was approved by the Board of Trustees on Monday, June 23rd. Reports have the new contract worth $1.15 million per year plus bonuses making him the 8th highest paid AD in the Big 10. The contract extension is funded entirely through athletics revenues and donor support.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks are on the road in Salem to take on a new team in the West Coast league, A fantastic name for a minor league baseball… the Marion Berries. First pitch at 6:30 against the Berries, playing in Salem, in Marion County, of course.

COLLEGE BASEBALL:

Oregon outfielder Mason Neville has been named a 3rd team All-America by Baseball America.

The All-America honor is the 4th this season for Neville.

Oregon State's Iva Arquette, Gavin Turley, and Dax Whitney were all recognized also by Baseball America.  Whitney made the freshman All-America team.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL:

Seattle lit up the Chicago Cubs yesterday, winning 14 to 6 at Wrigley Field.

Donovan Solano led the charge with 2 home runs and 5 RBI and Cal Raleigh blasted his league leading 31st home run, making history with his 30th earlier on Saturday.  He set a new first half record for switch hitters, surpassing Mickey Mantle, among others. It's also the most by a catcher before the All-Star break.

The M’s took the series from the Cubs and are in Minnesota today.

Seattle opens a four-game series against the Twins, coming in at 39 and 37, holding down second place in the AL West, 5 games behind Houston.

San Francisco rallied to defeat the Boston Red Sox yesterday 9 to 5.

Elliot Ramos was key, driving in 4 runs, including a 2-run double in the seventh inning.

The Giants took the series and start a 3 game set against the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park. They're 44 and 34 in 2nd place in the NL West, 3.5 games behind the Dodgers.

First pitch against the Marlins tonight at 6:45.

NFL 

In Seattle, recent reports suggest head coach Mike McDonald and the team are looking to potentially add veteran Dep to cornerback and on the offensive line this offseason.

Meanwhile, star defensive back Devin Witherspoon is being touted as a top defensive player of the year candidate for his 3rd season.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are adding a major piece to their 2026 recruiting class. Four-star safety Jett Washington has committed to Oregon. The Las Vegas native is ESPN's top-ranked safety and 22nd-ranked overall prospect in the cycle. The nephew of late basketball legend Kobe Bryant is now the top-ranked defender in Oregon's 2026 class.

NBA 

Recent mock drafts have linked the Trail Blazers to a variety of prospects, including big men like Derek Queen from Maryland and Noah Asan from France.

The general consensus is that Portland will look to add a high ceiling front court player, especially when Robert Williams III and DeAndre Eyan could be on the trade market.

Portland picks 11th in Wednesday's first round.

SOCCER:

The Portland Thorns scored a goal and shut out Chicago.

SPORTS 6-20-25 

MLB:

San Francisco beat Cleveland  2 - 1 last night behind Wilmer Flores coming off the bench for a 2-run pinch hit in the 7th and 7 strong innings from starting pitcher Logan Webb who gave up one earned run, striking out 9. The Giants are 4 games behind the Dodgers. The Red Sox visit San Francisco for a weekend series starting at 7:15 tonight,

Seattle starts the day in 2nd place in the AL west 5.5 games behind Houston. The Ms are in Chicago for a weekend series of day games with the Cubs. Just like old days before Wrigley Field had lights. Although technically the Mariners never had to play matinee-only series because that was before interleague play. First pitch starting at 11:20 our time and same for tomorrow and Sunday.

NFL: 

The Seattle Seahawks will participate in a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Aug. 21st ahead of the Seahawks-Packers preseason matchup on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Lambeau Field, which is the third and final preseason game for both teams.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

One of the top high school football recruits in the nation is turning down the University of Oregon. Brandon Arrington announced his commitment to the Texas A&M Aggies on Thursday after narrowing down his recruitment between them and UO. Arrington is a five-star recruit and ESPN's 14th ranked overall player in the 2026 high school football recruiting cycle. He is now the 17th commit to Texas A&M's class and its highest-rated player.

LOCAL:

The Bend Elks lost in a slugfest 15 - 7 to Springfield last night. They’re back on the road tonight in Portland. First pitch against the Pickles is 7:15.

The Cascade Relays is under way. The endurance race is 216, 132 or 94 miles for up to a dozen runners in each team. They start at Diamond Lake today traversing south east near Crater Lake and Silver lake before taking on the Cascade Lakes Highway route into Bend finishing at River Bend park tomorrow. Watch for race traffic throughout the Cascade Lakes Highway from Bend south to Diamond Lake now through tomorrow afternoon.

NBA:

The Draft is a week away and the Trail Blazers are hearing offers on various players either ahead of or after next Thursday. One of the latest reports says the Los Angeles Lakers inquired about center Robert Williams 111. The former second team defensive player hasn’t played much since being included in part of the Damian Lillard trade.

WNBA:

The Storm are set to wrap up their three-game road trip.  Seattle will visit the Las Vegas Aces tomorrow night in Sin City.  The team is coming off a 98-67 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.  Nneka Ogwumike paced the team with 26 points in the victory.  The Storm have won four of five to enter at 7-and-5.

MLB:

San Francisco lost to Cleveland 4 - 2 last night. Heliot Ramos had a two run homer. Justin Verlander allowed 3 runs in 4.2 innings in his return to the mound off the injured list. The series finishes today against the Guardians. First pitch at 1:05. 

Seattle lost 3 -1 to Boston yesterday, dropping the series and falling to 37 and 36, 5.5 games behind the Astros. It’s on the road to Chicago for a weekend series with the Cubs starting tomorrow.

Local:

The Bend Elks lost 9 - 5 to Springfield last night. The series with the Drifter finishes tonight. First pitch from Vince Genna stadium is 6:30.

College Baseball:

Oregon State’s season ended in Omaha yesterday… The Beavers came back from three runs down in the top of the 9th to tie but lost in the bottom of the 9th on a Louisville sacrifice fly.  OSU finishes at 48-16-1

MLB:

San Francisco fans gave Rafael Devers a warm welcome last night in his first game in a Giants uniform. He delivered with an RBI double but Cleveland spoiled the debut with their 3 - 2 win. First pitch tonight from Oracle Park is 6:45.

Seattle shutout Boston  8 - 0 yesterday behind a Cal Raleigh grand slam marking his major league leading 27th home run. The Big Dumper is also the leading All Star vote getter for American League catcher . The series rubber match is this afternoon at 1:10.

The effort to bring a baseball team to Portland has backing from the Oregon Legislature. A bill is headed to the Governor’s desk to issue 800-million dollars in bonds to build a stadium on the South Waterfront - if MLB picks Portland. That money would be paid back by the potential team. 

NBA:

The legislature also issued a bi-partisan resolution regarding their desire to make sure potential buyers of the Trail Blazers keep the franchise in Portland.

College Baseball:

Oregon State lost to the hottest team in Omaha… Coastal Carolina. OSU got down early and fell 6 -2…dropping into the loser out bracket. The Beavers play tomorrow against Louisville beginning at 11 AM. 

MLB:

The Giants are acquiring All-Star slugger rafel Devers from the Boston Red Sox for multiple players in a blockbuster trade announced just before first pitch against the Dodgers yesterday. San Francisco lost yesterday to  Los Angeles dropping the series and falling two games behind the first-place Dodgers. Cleveland visits next with a series starting tomorrow.

Seattle shutout Cleveland 6 - 0 yesterday to earn a series sweep of the Guardians. The Boston Red Sox are in for a series starting today. First pitch is 6:40.

Soccer:

The Portland Timbers surrendered a late goal to tie with San Jose.

The Portland Thorns scored 2 goals and shutout Washington yesterday.

Local:

The Bend Elks lost yesterday 6 - 1 in Ridgefield but took two of three from the Raptors. Now the Elks are back home for a midweek series against Springfield starting tomorrow.

SPORTS 6-13-25 

College Baseball:

Oregon State is making its eighth visit to Omaha, and seventh in the run since 2005. The Beavers, who have advanced to the postseason in eight consecutive seasons, are playing in the Men's College World Series for the first time under Mitch Canham. OSU won national titles in 2006 and 2007 with Canham as the team's catcher.

Oregon State is 21-12 all-time in Omaha…but it's the first visit since the 2018 national championship season.

The Beavers are meeting Louisville for just the second time. The first was also in Omaha, in 2013. 

First pitch our time is 4 PM.

MLB:

The Giants winning streak finally came to an end losing a walk-off to Colorado yesterday 8 - 7.

San Francisco is now a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West but can make up some ground when they start a weekend series at Chavez Ravine tonight. First pitch from Los Angeles is at 7:10.

The Ms are scuffling losing 8 of their last 10. Seattle looks to snap their three game losing streak when they play Cleveland in a series starting today. First pitch is 7:10

Soccer:

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

The Portland Thorns play Washington Sunday

Local:

The Bend Elks lost in a 2-run walk off last night in Bellingham. The squad will try to shake off the Bells sweep and regroup in Ridgefield tonight.

Lace up for the new Sunriver Oktoberfest Race on Saturday, September 27. Runners of all abilities can choose from the 10K, 5K, or a special 1-Mile Kid’s Fun Run. Registration includes free entry to the Sunriver Oktoberfest, in The Village at Sunriver. Sign-up discounts end after June 30th.

SPORTS 6-12-25 

College Baseball:

More postseason honors are being announced: Oregon State outfielder Gavin Turley and shortstop Aiva Arquette have been named All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

Turley, an All-American for the first time, is a second-team selection; Arquette, a third-teamer.

Turley leads the Beavers with 19 home runs including four in the postseason. He also leads the team with 66 RBI and is second with a .346 batting average. 

Arquette leads the Beavers with a .354 batting average while hitting 18 home runs. Arquette sports a .982 fielding percentage making him a finalist for the Brooks Wallace Award for the top shortstop. He is also a Second-Team All-American selection by Perfect Game.

Meanwhile in Eugene…

Oregon outfielder Mason Neville, starting pitcher Grayson Grinsell and first baseman Jacob Walsh have been named All-Americans by the baseball writers, with Neville earning first-team honors and Grinsell and Walsh claiming third-team accolades.  With three players on the teams, it marks the most Ducks to be honored as All-Americans in a single season.

Oregon State To Open MCWS Friday

The Oregon State baseball team will begin its run in Omaha on Friday. The Beavers will play their first game against Louisville. OSU and the Cardinals have played just once previously, with the Beavers winning 11-4 in the 2013 College World Series. This is Oregon State's first trip to Omaha since winning the 2018 national title.

MLB:

Seattle lost in Arizona 5 - 3 yesterday. The sweep sends the Mariners a game under .500 and back home to play Cleveland tomorrow.

The Giants kept the winning streak intact beating Colorado yesterday but the 1-run win streak came to an end in the 10 - 7 comeback win.

San Francisco remains a half game behind the Dodgers in the NL West. 

First pitch against the Rockies to finish the series is at 12:10.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers continue to evaluate players ahead of the draft. There’s also a lot of chatter about potential draft night moves for Portland involving their pick and players like Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons.

MLS Recap:

 The Timbers and Sounders will both take the field this week. Portland will wrap up its season series with San Jose on Friday at home. The Timbers are winless against the Earthquakes this season, losing 4-1 in regular season action and 1-0 in the US Open Cup. Sunday, the Sounders will take on Brazilian side Botafogo in the first game of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Local:

The Bend Elks lost last night in Bellingham. They’re back at it again with the Bells tonight trying to avoid the sweep.

SPORTS 6-11-25 

College Baseball:

Oregon State coach Mitch Canham spoke to the media ahead of his team’s trip to Omaha. He talked about the full circle moment of going to the world series as a player and now as a coach. The Beavers face the Cardinals at 4 pm our time Friday afternoon in the Men’s College World Series.

More postseason honors are being announced: The Beaver's Aiva Arquette and Dax Whitney have been recognized by Perfect Game on Tuesday. Arquette has been selected as a Second-Team All-American and Whitney is a First-Team Freshman All-American. Those two along with catcher Wilson Weber, outfielder Gavin Turley and pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit are all American Baseball Coaches Association All-Region selections. Five players is an OSU single-season record.

Meanwhile in Eugene…

Oregon outfielder Mason Neville and starting pitcher Grayson Grinsell have been named All-Americans by Perfect Game. Designated Hitter Dominic Hellman and first baseman Jacob Walsh made the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Team – West.

MLB:

The Giants were 6 - 5 winners in Denver to take that 1-run win streak to six! It took a 4 run rally in the 9th inning to tie it the longest smallest-margin of victory streak in 36 years.

San Francisco is now a half game behind the Dodgers in the NL West. 

First pitch against the Rockies in game two of the series is at 5:40.

Seattle lost 10 - 3 in Arizona last night. Both teams got 12 hits but the Ms couldn’t get anybody home. The loss send the Mariners back to .500 at 33 -33. They’ll try to salvage the series against the Diamondbacks in the getaway game. First pitch at 12:40.

NFL: 

The Seattle Seahawks had Kenneth Walker the third limited in workouts yesterday. Coach Mike MacDonald said the running back is working through an ankle injury. He told the gathered media he would be fine. It’s the first of a mandatory two-day minicamp for Seattle.

NBA:

The Trail Blazers brought in six more players for pre-draft workouts ahead of the draft in two weeks.

Local:

The Bend Elks lost last night in Bellingham. They’re back at it again with the Bells tonight.

College Baseball:

Oregon State will face Louisville in their first game in Omaha at the Men’s College World Series. The bracket also includes Coastal Carolina and Arizona as potential foes in the double-elimination match up.of the final 8 teams over the next two weeks. The Beavers face the Cardinals at 4 pm our time Friday afternoon.

Oregon State right-handed pitcher Dax Whitney has been named a Second-Team Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

The Blackfoot, Idaho native heads to Omaha with a 6-3 record and 3.66 earned run average over 16 appearances, all starts. He's struck out 111 batters in just 71 1/3 innings of work, an average of 14 per nine innings.

Meanwhile in Eugene…

Oregon Athletics has revealed its 2025 Hall of Fame class, featuring an incredible roster of honorees. Headlining the induction is Marcus Mariota, the record-setting quarterback who claimed the 2014 Heisman Trophy and led the Ducks to national prominence. Also being honored are the women’s indoor track and field teams from 2011 to 2014, which together captured five straight NCAA championships. Athletic director Rob Mullens praised their excellence and impact on Oregon’s legacy. The formal induction will take place during the Hall of Fame banquet on the weekend of the USC football game in November.

MLB:

At Chase Field in Phoenix, the Diamondbacks defeated the Mariners 8-4 in 11 innings with a walk-off grand slam. The Mariners had to rally earlier and tied the game with four runs in the ninth, capped by a two-run homer from Dominic Canzone. Seattle is back at it with Arizona tonight. First pitch at 6:40.

The Giants are in Denver to take on struggling Colorado. Despite the five game winning streak the offense has been a major issue, scoring only 86 runs in the last 30 days. This has led to frustration among fans and even broadcasters.

San Francisco is a game and a half behind the Dodgers in the NL West. 

First pitch against the Rockies is at 5:40.

Local:

The Bend Elks are in Bellingham for a series starting tonight.

College Baseball:

Oregon State is headed back to Omaha. The Beavers are in the College World Series once again after beating Florida State 14 - 10 last night to win the Super Regional.

MLB:

The Giants beat Atlanta  4 - 3 yesterday to earn the sweep over the Braves and their 5th straight win. All by one run. It’s a trip to Colorado to start a series with the Rockies tomorrow. San Francisco and San Diego are both a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West. 

The Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak thanks to George Kirby’s career high 14-strikeouts against the Angels. That many Ks is the most by an Ms pitcher since 2018. Seattle is in Phoenix tonight for a three game series against the Diamondbacks. First pitch at 6:40.

Soccer:

The Portland Thorns lost to Bay FC.

The Portland Timbers beat St Louis yesterday.

NFL: 

The Seattle Seahawks finished their session of Organized Team Activities last week with every player showing up for at least one session. Even those injured were on site, Players said participating in the voluntary OTAs shows buy-in for the system the coaching staff is putting in.

Local: 

Central Oregon brings home a couple more state titles to finish the school year.

5A Softball Final: number 1 seed Ridgeview shut out 2 seed Thurston 9 - 0 Saturday to complete a dominating run for the Ravens who went 27 - 1 on the season.

Baseball:

The 5th seeded Summit Storm are 5A Champions after beating Canby in the final. 

The Bend Elks beat Corvallis last night to win their weekend series. Now it’s back on the road in Bellingham for a series starting tomorrow.

College Baseball:
Oregon State hosts their 8th Super regional starting today. It’s the first time the Beavers have played Florida State…First pitch is at 3:06 this afternoon. Game 2 is tomorrow at 6.

MLB:
The Seattle Mariners finish their nine-game homestand with a 3-6 record after being swept by Baltimore. The Mariners lost to the Orioles 4-3 at T-Mobile Park yesterday. With this defeat, their record stands at 32-29, a game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West. Seattle is scheduled to face the Angels in Anaheim on the road tonight starting at 6:38.

Robbie Ray delivered an impressive performance Thursday, striking out nine Padres over seven innings to secure a 3-2 win for the Giants. This outing matched his season-best strikeout total and pushed him past Paul Skenes on the National League leaderboard. Following his recent recognition as the NL’s pitcher of the month, Ray helped the Giants earn a split in the four-game series against San Diego. Atlanta visits tonight with first pitch scheduled for 7:15.

Soccer:
The Portland Thorns are at Bay FC tomorrow.

The Portland Timbers have St Louis in town Sunday.

NFL: 
The Seattle Seahawks continue Organized Team Activities. New offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak has praised rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe for the work he’s put in. Free agent signee Sam Darnold is the projected QB 1 according to head coach Mike MacDonald. Former Seahawk Drew Lock is also back with the team.

Local: 
Baseball: Summit plays Canby in the state final tomorrow night at 7. 

Softball: number 1 seed Ridgeview plays Thurston in the final tomorrow at 6.

The Bend Elks are back at Vince Genna to play Corvallis for a weekend series. First pitch tonight at 6:35. 

Conquer the Canyon is in Redmond tomorrow on the Dry Canyon Trail, 

Events: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 5K Doggie Dash Post-Race Celebration: Centennial Park

College Baseball:
Oregon State is prepping for their Super regional tomorrow. The Beavers host 9 seed Florida State…First pitch from Goss is at 3 pm.

MLB:
The  Mariners lost to Baltimore 3 - 2 last night, after giving up two runs in the 7th. Cal Raleigh had an RBI and scored the other run. Adley Rutschman homered for the Orioles. Seattle dropped a half game behind Houston into second place and has now lost six of 9 games. They’ll try to avoid the sweep today. First pitch at 12:40.

The Giants rallied to defeat the Padres 6-5 last night. Heliot Ramos hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to tie the score. Jung Hoo Lee followed with a sacrifice fly that put the Giants ahead. The game ended San Francisco's streak of 16 straight games scoring four or fewer runs. They’ll try for a split with San Diego today at 12:45.

MLS Recap
The Timbers and Sounders both have matches this weekend.  Portland will be home on Sunday for its first of two matchups against St. Louis CITY SC this season.  The teams will play in Missouri next month.  Seattle will be north of the border Sunday to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps.  The Sounders lead the Cascadia Cup rivalry all-time at 20-10-and-12.

Local: 
The Bend Elks lost 8 - 6 in Springfield last night. The Drifters left meat on the bone too pounding out 17 hits. That sets up a rubber match in Game three of the series tonight. First pitch is 6:35. 

SPORTS 6-4-25 

NBA:

The Trailblazers continue to hold pre-Draft workouts. Tuesday's rundown included forward Ben Gregg who played for Gonzaga and grew up idolizing the Blazers when he went to Clackamas High School.

MLB:

The Giants lost a one run game in 10 innings to the Padres again last night, this time falling 3-2. San Francisco tries to avoid the sweep tonight. First pitch is at 6:45.  

The Mariners fell 5 - 1 to Baltimore last night. No word yet on the status of pitcher George Kirby who took a line drive off his face in the 5th inning. The ball did bounce to first base for an out. The Ms go back at it tonight against the Orioles. First pitch is at 6:40.

College Baseball:

The N-C-double-A Corvallis Super Regional starts Friday. The Oregon State Beavers will host Florida State. The Corvallis Super Regional is one of just three to feature a pair of national seeds. Number 4 Auburn hosts number 13 Coastal Carolina and number 3 Arkansas is hosting number 14 Tennessee.

Local: 

Baseball: Summit plays Canby in the state final Saturday after upsetting 3 seed Canby yesterday. 

Softball: number 1 seed Ridgeview also beat Canby yesterday. The Ravens play Thurston in the final Saturday.

The Bend Elks beat Springfield 11 - 2 last night. Just six of the runs were earned. The Drifters committed six errors. Game two of the series is tonight. First pitch is 6:35.