The weekend saw a flurry of action in American Legion baseball across eastern Washington and northern Idaho, with several teams delivering memorable performances.
Weekend Highlights
The Asotin County Blues opened their matchup against the South Hills Bolts with a five‑run first inning that set the tone. Parker Nugen went 3‑for‑4 at the plate and crossed the home plate twice, while Jamin Elliot added a double and fanned five batters over five innings, helping secure an 8‑5 victory.
In a doubleheader at Clarkston, the Lewis‑Clark Bucs swept the North Idaho Lakers, with Damon Rubio and Elliot Ryan driving the offense. Reliever Blake Brower earned the win in the opener, and Jackson Canner closed out the second game, showcasing the team’s depth.
The Palouse Patriots split a pair of games with the Knights. Ross Cofer tossed five innings of six strikeouts in the first contest, but the Patriots fell in the nightcap, illustrating the fine margins of the series.
Orofino Merchants completed a double sweep of the Prairie Cardinals, highlighted by Ethan Gilmore’s six‑inning outing that produced nine strikeouts. The Merchants’ pitching staff proved dominant throughout the series.
Meanwhile, the Moscow Blue Devils faced a setback in the Big Bucks Tournament, dropping a game to Wenatchee Valley. Payton Drollette contributed a double and an RBI, but the team could not overcome the deficit.
The Spokane Bandits edged the Palouse Patriots 12‑11 in a high‑scoring affair. Will Denney was flawless at the plate, going 4‑for‑4 with two doubles and four RBI, underscoring his pivotal role.
These performances reflect the competitive spirit of the region’s amateur baseball circuits, a tradition supported by the American Legion, which continues to sponsor and organize the leagues.