Jaguars mauled the Bulldogs for two losses

Tri-City Prep fielded pitcher signed to Whitworth University

Garth Meyer, Whitman County Gazette | May 06, 20210

Brenda Gingerich | Submitted photo count

Colfax defenders meet at second base in an attempt to put out the runner.

PASCO - The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team took its first losses of the season, 10-0 and 11-7, from the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars in Pasco on May 1.

"They're a good team, one of the top two-three teams in 2B baseball," said Colfax Coach Scott Parrish. "They would be in consideration for a state championship."

Opening on the mound for the Jaguars was pitcher David Grewe, who is committed to play at Whitworth University next year in Spokane.

"He threw hard and pretty polished for an 18-year-old kid," Parrish said.

Colfax nonetheless put runners on base, one of which was thrown out at home.

For Colfax on the mound, Layne Gingerich pitched in the first game for three innings and Kit Hockett two.

At bat, the Bulldogs got three total hits, singles from Gingerich, Mason Gilchrist and Cody Inderrieden.

In the second game, Colfax totaled 11 hits, including two singles and a double from Sisk and two base hits from Eric Akesson. Others with hits were Gingerich, Anthony Becker, Sam Kopp, Gavin Shrope, Braden Plummer, J.D. Peterson and Inderrieden.

Bulldog Kolby Sisk pitched three innings in the loss and Hockett three as well.

"I thought we did some good things," Parrish said. "I credit (Tri-Cities Prep); good players, well-prepared. But, I thought we had a shot in the second game to get them."

The Bulldogs play Northwest Christian next, followed by another doubleheader at Liberty on Saturday, before a short league playoff to decide a winner.