Weekend Roundup: Legion Baseball Action Across the Region
The Asotin County Blues opened their weekend with a decisive 8‑5 victory over the South Hills Bolts, scoring five runs in the opening inning and maintaining control throughout.
Parker Nugen contributed a 3‑for‑4 performance at the plate, crossing home twice, while Jamin Elliot added a double and delivered five strikeouts over five innings to earn the pitching win.
The Lewis‑Clark Bucs dominated a doubleheader against the North Idaho Lakers, with Damon Rubio driving in four runs on two hits that included a triple, and Elliot Ryan supplying three RBI through a double and a triple. Blake Brower earned the win with a four‑inning start that yielded two strikeouts, and Wade Owens capped the nightcap with three hits and three RBI.
Palouse Patriots split their series with the Knights, as Ross Cofer tossed five innings of six strikeouts, and Burke Jewell went 3‑for‑4 with a triple and two RBI in Game 1. Ethan Gilmore then closed out the sweep with nine strikeouts in Game 2.
Orofino Merchants completed a sweep of the Prairie Cardinals, highlighted by Lane Turcott’s 3‑for‑3 outing that produced two RBI in the nightcap.
The Moscow Blue Devils fell to Wenatchee Valley in the Big Bucks Tournament, with Payton Drollette delivering a double and an RBI, while Jackson Canner notched the pitching win in relief with five strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings.
Spokane Bandits edged the Palouse Patriots in a close contest, as Will Denney went a perfect 4‑for‑4, smacking two doubles and driving in four runs.
Overall, the weekend showcased a blend of power hitting, dominant pitching and tightly contested games across multiple teams, underscoring the competitive spirit of the league.