The Lower Columbia Red Devils swept a four-game series against the visiting Walla Walla Warriors this past weekend at David Story Field. Relying on a balanced attack of productive offense, strong pitching, and steady infield defense across the Saturday and Sunday doubleheaders, the Red Devils improved their overall record to 13-4, while dropping Walla Walla to 4-6 on the season. Here is a look at how the weekend unfolded:
Game 1: Lower Columbia 12, Walla Walla 2
The Lower Columbia Red Devils opened their weekend series with an offensive explosion, dominating Walla Walla with a 12-2 victory. The Red Devils racked up fourteen hits, scoring early and often with a pair of runs in the first and third innings before erupting for five runs in the seventh inning.
Sam Davidson led the charge at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four runs batted in, two runs scored, a double, and a stolen base.
Jackson Wendt was perfect in the box, finishing 3-for-3 with a double and three RBIs.
Jaylen Kennedy added two hits and an RBI, while Martyn Hernandez crossed the plate three times while going 2-for-3.
On the mound, Lincoln Berg secured the win to improve to 1-0. Berg pitched four innings of relief, allowing two earned runs on three hits while striking out three and issuing zero walks. Conner Marshall took the loss for Walla Walla, giving up six earned runs on nine hits and five walks over four innings.
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Game 2: Lower Columbia 3, Walla Walla 1
In the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, the Red Devils relied on masterful pitching and timely hitting to secure a 3-1 win over the Warriors.
Quinn Hubbs was the story of the game, earning the victory to move to 3-0 after tossing six brilliant shutout innings. Hubbs surrendered just three hits and struck out seven batters without allowing a single walk.
Matthew Kosderka closed the door in the ninth inning, allowing one earned run on one hit but picking up his fifth save of the season.
Offensively, Nathan Woodside sparked the lineup with a 2-for-3 performance, adding a run and a stolen base.
Jackson Noonan also collected two hits in three at-bats and scored a run.
James Cote provided the clutch swing, driving in two runs despite finishing 1-for-5.
The Lower Columbia defense played error-free baseball and provided excellent support for their pitchers, highlighted by a crucial 4-6-3 double play turned by Martyn Hernandez, Sam Davidson, and Jackson Wendt in the eighth inning to erase a leadoff single.
Owen Spendlove took the loss for Walla Walla, allowing two earned runs on five hits over six innings with one strikeout.
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Game 3: Lower Columbia 8, Walla Walla 5
The Red Devils secured their third straight win of the weekend with an 8-5 victory on Sunday morning. Lower Columbia showed incredible plate discipline, drawing ten walks and capitalizing on an enormous six-run third inning.
Jackson Wendt continued his stellar weekend, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, and a hit by pitch.
Harlan Rowe chipped in with an RBI double and a run scored while drawing two walks, and Martyn Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
Brendan Bowyer earned the win in relief to improve to 1-0, throwing three scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out two.
Adam Jay entered in the ninth inning and yielded three hits but recorded his first save of the season. Nakoa Moses-Gomera was handed the loss for the Warriors, struggling through 2.1 innings while allowing eight earned runs, eight walks, and three hits.
The Red Devils' defense stepped up when it mattered most, specifically in the ninth inning when pitcher Adam Jay initiated a game-ending 1-4-3 double play turned with Ross Kelley and Wendt to halt a late Walla Walla rally.
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Game 4: Lower Columbia 2, Walla Walla 0
Lower Columbia completed the weekend sweep with a flawless 2-0 shutout over Walla Walla in the series finale.
Justin Fuller was completely dialed in on the mound, picking up the win to level his record at 1-1. Fuller navigated six shutout innings, scattering five hits and striking out four batters while issuing only two walks.
Dante Santulli entered in the seventh inning and struck out two batters to nail down his first save. Trace Green suffered the loss for the Warriors, allowing two earned runs on four hits across four innings of work.
The Red Devils scored both of their runs in the first inning and rode their pitching and defense the rest of the way. Jackson Wendt paced the offense with a 1-for-3 showing and an RBI.
James Cote contributed a hit and a run scored, while Jaylen Kennedy and Elliot Hegdahl each recorded a hit for the home team.
Lower Columbia's infield defense was spectacular, turning a pair of double plays to neutralize Walla Walla's scoring threats. In the fourth inning, Fuller, Hernandez, and Wendt combined for a 1-4-3 double play, and in the sixth inning, the middle infield orchestrated a smooth 6-4-3 double play featuring Davidson, Hernandez, and Wendt.
Devils baseball will get back at on Friday (3-13-26) vs Edmonds with a doubleheader at Story Field. First pitch is set for 12:00 pm. Then the Devils will hit the road on Saturday (3-14-26) for two at Edmonds in Lynnwood, WA. First pitch set for 12:00 pm.
Games will be live streamed at nwacsportsnetwork.com
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