Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder Dominates with 12 Strikeouts as Wildcats Stay Hot

Tristan Pounder put on a masterclass on the mound Tuesday night, striking out 12 batters over 6 2/3 innings as Mt. Spokane baseball cruised past Shadle Park 5-1 in a Greater Spokane League 4A/3A matchup. The Wildcats improved to 7-4 with the dominant pitching performance, showing why they're one of the most dangerous arms in the region this spring.

Pounder's Electric Strikeout Performance Powers Mt. Spokane

The Mt. Spokane hurler was simply electric against the visiting Highlanders, keeping Shadle Park's bats completely off balance throughout his time on the mound. With double-digit strikeouts, Pounder demonstrated the kind of stuff that makes opposing hitters look foolish. His ability to miss bats consistently forced Shadle Park (3-7) into a defensive struggle they couldn't escape.

While Pounder did the heavy lifting on the mound, Mt. Spokane's offense provided just enough run support. Joseph Famolaro went 2-for-3 with a run and two RBIs, giving the Wildcats crucial insurance runs. Matthew Pugh's solo home run in the fifth inning provided Shadle Park's only run, but it proved to be merely a consolation marker in the Highlanders' one-run loss.

Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall Shines Both Ways in Dominant Victory

Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall proved he's a complete player Tuesday, delivering a two-way performance that powered the Bullpups to a commanding 12-2 victory over visiting Ferris in another GSL 4A/3A contest.

Croall's complete-game shutout was highlighted by 10 strikeouts, demonstrating the kind of dominant pitching performances that have the Bullpups (8-3) positioned strongly in the league standings. But Croall didn't stop at the mound, also recording a 3-for-4 night at the plate with two RBIs, showcasing the versatility that makes him a nightmare matchup for opposing teams.

The Bullpups' offensive firepower was on full display, with Anthony Karis and Jacob Wilson each driving in a pair of runs. Ferris (5-5) managed to avoid a shutout thanks to Colton Smith's two-run double, but the Saxons simply had no answer for Gonzaga Prep's balanced attack.

Around the League

Monroe's Bearcats dominated Mead 8-0 in a nonleague game, with AJ Welch going a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored. Caleb Campbell's pitching was equally impressive, striking out six over six innings while allowing just one hit.

In boys soccer action, Cheney's Blackhawks blanked Medical Lake 4-0 with Arthur Huacuz and Logan Walker scoring first-half goals to set the tone early.

These impressive performances set the stage for what should be an exciting stretch of GSL play as spring sports season heats up.

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