The Baker City Brewers wrapped up a busy weekend with a split doubleheader on Saturday, July 11 at the Baker Sports Complex, defeating Walla Walla, Washington, 7‑1 before falling 5‑4 to Grant County later that afternoon.
Key Moments from the Saturday Doubleheader
Andrew Greer anchored the opening game, striking out 12 batters over 5.2 innings and pairing with Wyatt Carey, Gavin Myers, Mason Radford and himself to drive in runs. Taylor Peppers closed the game with 1.1 hitless innings, preserving the lead.
In the nightcap, the Brewers trailed 4‑0 after Grant County exploded for four runs in the top of the third. A timely RBI single from Landon Marlia and a sacrifice that brought Judah McBride home trimmed the deficit, but Henry Smith’s 6.1 innings of relief, including five strikeouts, weren’t enough to force a comeback.
Two days earlier the Brewers traveled to Fruitland, Idaho, where they dropped both games, 7‑6 and 7‑5. Despite being outhit 9‑7 in the second contest, Caleb Taggart and Andrew Greer each collected three hits, and Gavin Myers drove in two runs.
The back‑to‑back defeats left Baker at 5‑15 overall, but the team now turns its focus to a final showdown against the La Grande Legacy Legends on Wednesday, July 15. The first game is scheduled for 4 p.m., with the nightcap slated to begin at 7 p.m. under the lights at the Sports Complex.
Across the week, the Brewers displayed flashes of offensive firepower, with multiple players — including Wyatt Carey, Mason Radford and Joe Chastain — delivering RBIs and key hits, while pitchers like Greer and Smith demonstrated durability and poise in high‑pressure moments.