The Wilder Senior baseball squad entered the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Tournament with a clear mission: to showcase the depth of talent that has been cultivated over a short but intense season.
Competing out of Sequim, Washington, the team opened pool play with a dominant 13‑0 victory over the Cheyenne Mustangs, a four‑hit shutout that set the tone for the tournament.
A Shutout to Remember
Carston Seibel powered the offense with two doubles and three RBIs, while Bryce DeLeon delivered six scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and striking out four batters. The combined effort left the Mustangs unable to mount any response.
The following matchup against the Calgary AAA Blues proved equally decisive. Wilder Senior erupted for 14 runs in a five‑inning walkoff win, capitalizing on an aggressive base‑running strategy that yielded 15 stolen bases in 16 attempts.
Walkoff Thriller Against Calgary
Ethan Swenson contributed three stolen bases and an RBI single, while Carston Seibel again shone on the mound, tossing two perfect innings with four strikeouts. The 14‑4 final score underscored the team’s offensive firepower and defensive poise.
Overall, the squad finished pool play with a perfect 3‑0 record, a testament to disciplined hitting, timely pitching, and a baserunning approach that turned every opportunity into runs.
The performances have been highlighted in local coverage, which notes the team’s chemistry and the emergence of players such as Kody Williams, Ethan Staples, Zach DeBray, Hunter Tennell, Abe Brenkman, Ian Smithson, Logan Doyle, Carson Waddell, and Devyn Dearinger as key contributors.