Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder Dominates on the Mound, Wildcats Stay Hot in GSL 4A/3A

Tristan Pounder put on a pitching clinic Tuesday night, striking out 12 batters over six and two-thirds innings as Mt. Spokane baseball crushed visiting Shadle Park 5-1 in Greater Spokane League 4A/3A action. The Wildcats improved to 7-4 with the dominant performance, continuing their strong start to the spring season.

Pounder's strikeout total was the headline of the evening, but the Mt. Spokane offense provided more than enough support. Joseph Famolaro went 2-for-3 with a run and two RBIs to lead the Wildcats' attack. The combination of stellar pitching and timely hitting has become the formula for Mt. Spokane's success early in 2024.

Shadle Park's Matthew Pugh provided the lone bright spot for the Highlanders, connecting on a solo home run in the fifth inning. The Highlanders, now 3-7, couldn't generate much else offensively against Pounder's overpowering stuff.

Croall's Complete Game Gem Propels Gonzaga Prep Past Ferris

Not to be outdone, Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall delivered his own stellar performance on Tuesday, striking out 10 batters in a complete-game effort as the Bullpups dominated Ferris 12-2 in another GSL 4A/3A matchup. Croall wasn't just dealing on the mound, either, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs.

The Bullpups (8-3) showed their well-rounded attack with contributions throughout the lineup. Anthony Karis and Jacob Wilson each knocked in a pair of runs, while the offense proved relentless throughout the contest. Ferris (5-5) managed just two runs, with Colton Smith providing a two-run double for the Saxons.

Monroe Pitching Dominance Continues in Blowout Win

In non-league action, Monroe baseball shut out Mead 8-0 behind exceptional pitching from Caleb Campbell. The Bearcats' starter struck out six over six innings while allowing just one hit and two walks, showcasing the kind of dominant performance that keeps games out of reach.

Offensively, AJ Welch went 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBIs to lead Monroe (4-3) to the convincing victory. Welch's performance underscored just how complete the Bearcats' effort was. Mead (4-7) couldn't find their footing against Campbell's stellar pitching.

The Greater Spokane League continues to showcase high-quality prep baseball as teams jockey for position heading deeper into the season. Mt. Spokane, Gonzaga Prep, and Monroe are establishing themselves as teams to watch in the coming weeks.

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