Tristan Pounder Dominates for Mt. Spokane Baseball; Dylan Croall Shines for Gonzaga Prep

The Greater Spokane League 4A/3A baseball action heated up Tuesday night, with dominant pitching performances leading Mt. Spokane and Gonzaga Prep to impressive victories. Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder and Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall both put on masterclasses on the mound, establishing themselves as elite arms in the league.

Pounder Overpowers Shadle Park with 12 Strikeouts

Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder was nearly untouchable against visiting Shadle Park, striking out 12 batters over 6 and two-thirds innings as the Wildcats (7-4) cruised to a 5-1 victory. The dominant pitching performance set the tone early, and Shadle Park (3-7) struggled to find any rhythm offensively against the hard-throwing right-hander.

While Pounder's arm did the heavy lifting, the Wildcats' offense provided enough run support. Joseph Famolaro went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs, serving as the catalyst in Mt. Spokane's attack. Matthew Pugh supplied Shadle Park's only run with a solo home run in the fifth inning, a bright spot in an otherwise quiet night for the visiting Highlanders.

Croall Complete Game Leads Gonzaga Prep Blowout

Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall was equally impressive in a complete-game shutout, striking out 10 batters while holding Ferris to just two runs in a dominant 12-2 GSL victory. The Bullpups (8-3) showed their depth, with Croall contributing not only stellar pitching but also offensive production at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs.

The Bullpups' offense was relentless against the visiting Saxons (5-5). Anthony Karis and Jacob Wilson both drove in two runs apiece, providing ample cushion for Croall's pitching excellence. Ferris managed to score twice, with Colton Smith notching a two-run double, but it was merely a consolation in what turned into a lopsided affair.

Welch Powers Monroe Past Mead

In nonleague action, Monroe's AJ Welch was nearly perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles and two RBIs as the Bearcats (4-3) blanked Mead 8-0. Caleb Campbell was equally dominant on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while allowing just one hit and two walks in the complete-game shutout victory.

These performances underscore the talent level brewing throughout Washington State's prep baseball landscape. As GSL 4A/3A competition intensifies heading into the final stretch of the regular season, pitchers like Pounder and Croall will remain critical to their teams' postseason aspirations, while hitters like Welch provide the offensive firepower necessary to make deep runs in the WIAA tournament.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.