The Baker City Brewers, a 16‑and‑under baseball squad, turned a rocky start into a momentum‑building stretch at the Nampa Father’s Day Classic, posting two straight victories that have set the stage for a busy Washington road trip.
Tournament Highlights
The Brewers opened the tournament with a 13‑7 win over Fruitland, capitalizing on a four‑run burst in the first inning and never looking back, before crushing Boise 17‑10 with a nine‑run opening frame that forced the opposition into a comeback that fell short.
Despite the wins, the team tasted defeat against Idaho Falls, Spring Creek and the Nampa Legion Braves earlier in the round robin, with a fifth‑inning rally against the Braves falling just short after a 12‑4 hole.
Star Players
Key moments came from starter Joe Chastain, who was one out away from a complete‑game effort against Fruitland, striking out four batters over 6.2 innings, while Coleman Ingram contributed three hits and two RBIs.
The offensive onslaught against Boise featured a 21‑hit barrage, with Mason Radford driving in four runs, Blake Stevens adding three, and Judah McBride and Brennan Stevens each scoring twice.
Up next, the Brewers will head to Selah, Washington, for the Brent Edwards Memorial Tournament from June 25‑28, where they are slated to face the Yakima Valley Peppers, Lakeside and Whatcom Post 7 of Bellingham in a packed 22‑game, 34‑day stretch.
Coach and players alike say the recent surge gives the club confidence as they chase a deep run in the upcoming Washington circuit.