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No. 12 LC State Belts Two Grand Slams in Doubleheader with Beacons
Warriors sweep Bushnell (Ore.) with 16-8 and 15-3 victories, including historic grand slam performances.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The No. 12 ranked LC State Warriors baseball team hit two grand slams in the same game for the first time since 2021, as part of a doubleheader sweep over Bushnell (Ore.) on Saturday. LC State won the first game 16-8 and the second game 15-3 in seven innings, moving their record to 14-2 on the season and 6-2 in Cascade Conference play.
Why it matters
The Warriors' grand slam performances highlight their offensive firepower and ability to break open close games. As a top-ranked team, these wins help solidify their position in the conference standings and build momentum heading into the postseason.
The details
In the first game, Bushnell took an early 5-2 lead, but the Warriors responded with a five-run second inning to regain the advantage. LC State then pulled away with three-run rallies in the fourth and fifth innings. Kason O'Neil earned the win in relief, while Sam Weber, Jackson Reed, and Izzy Madariaga led the offense. In the second game, Bushnell jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Warriors answered with a grand slam from Brandon Nguyen in the second inning to take a 4-2 lead. Kooper Jones then hit a grand slam of his own in the third to blow the game open. LC State cruised the rest of the way, with Landon Webb earning the win on the mound.
- The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- The Warriors' last grand slam in the same game was in 2021.
The players
LC State Warriors
The No. 12 ranked college baseball team from Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho.
Bushnell Beacons
The baseball team from Bushnell University in Oregon, who faced off against LC State in the doubleheader.
Kason O'Neil
The LC State pitcher who earned the win in relief in the first game.
Sam Weber
The LC State player who tallied four hits in the first game.
Brandon Nguyen
The LC State player who hit a grand slam in the second game.
What they’re saying
“Two grand slams in the same game is an incredible feat. Our hitters were locked in and really set the tone for the day.”
— Head Coach (LC State Athletics)
What’s next
The Warriors will look to continue their strong start to the season as they head into the heart of their conference schedule.
The takeaway
LC State's offensive outburst, including the historic grand slam performances, demonstrates the team's championship potential as they aim to build on their impressive start and make a deep postseason run.
