Spokane Sweeps Yakima Valley Behind Dominant Pitching and Timely Offense
Spokane continued its strong run in NWAC play Tuesday, sweeping Yakima Valley in a home doubleheader with a 9-0 shutout in game one and an 8-3 win in game two.
Game 1: Spokane 9, Yakima Valley 0
The Sasquatch leaned on dominant pitching and a late offensive surge to take the opener.
Spokane's staff combined for a two-hit shutout, with David Barnes setting the tone in 4.2 scoreless innings. Braiden Boyd followed with 3.1 innings of relief, and Tate Swanson closed the door to complete the shutout effort. The trio combined for 11 strikeouts while allowing just three walks.
Offensively, Spokane broke through in the third before putting the game away with a six-run seventh inning. Hunter Derr delivered a key RBI knock that turned into a multi-run play, while Thomas Malcolm added pressure on the bases and drove in a run. Chase Edwards and Trent Woodhouse also contributed as Spokane capitalized on eight walks and multiple Yakima Valley errors.
Despite tallying just five hits, the Sasquatch made them count in the 9-0 victory.
Game 2: Spokane 8, Yakima Valley 3
Spokane's offense came alive earlier in game two, using a big second inning to secure the sweep.
The Sasquatch plated four runs in the second, highlighted by RBI knocks from Trent Woodhouse and Chase Edwards. Edwards had a standout game at the plate, finishing 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs.
Spokane continued to build its lead with runs in the third and fourth innings. Max Workman led the offensive effort with a perfect 4-for-4 performance, while Hunter Derr, Ty Shepard, and Parker Anderson each drove in runs.
Yakima Valley answered with three runs in the fifth, but Spokane's bullpen shut down any momentum. Dylan Greenough-Groom started and worked into the fifth, while Owen Krasowski and Luke McGuire combined for 4.1 scoreless innings to close out the game.
An RBI single from Workman in the seventh added insurance as Spokane secured the 8-3 win.
Key Performers
- Chase Edwards: 4-for-9, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R
- Max Workman: 4-for-6, 2 RBI, 2 R
- Hunter Derr: 2 RBI, strong presence behind the plate
- David Barnes / Braiden Boyd / Tate Swanson: Combined 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 11 K (Game 1)
- Spokane Pitching Staff: 17.0 IP, 5 R, 19 K across both games
