Spokane Showdown
The Palouse Patriots and South Hill Bolts met in a doubleheader on the diamond in Spokane, each team looking to gain momentum early in the season.
The opening game swung in favor of the Patriots, who capitalized on timely hitting and solid pitching to pull away for a 10‑4 victory.
A late surge in the nightcap saw the Bolts edge the Patriots 7‑5, turning a close contest into a narrow defeat for Palouse.
Key Performances
Carson Thomas was the offensive catalyst, delivering six hits and driving in five runs across both games, while also showcasing his speed on the bases.
Toby Stewart added a double and three RBI in the first game, complementing Thomas’s effort with clutch hitting.
Markus Hauck went 3‑for‑4 in Game 1, contributing an RBI and two runs scored, and Brody Pfaff closed out the victory with two strikeouts in the seventh inning.
Cooper Wells chipped in two hits and a run in the second game, keeping the Patriots competitive despite the final score.
Looking Ahead
The Patriots will regroup and aim to carry the offensive firepower into their next matchup, hoping to translate the early‑season spark into consistent wins.