Tiger baseball can't secure comeback

Douglas High baseball falls to Carson at Greater Nevada Field

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Douglas High School's baseball team fell to Carson High 4-2 on Tuesday night at Greater Nevada Field. The Tigers fell behind 4-0 early but were able to cut the deficit in half, but couldn't complete the comeback in the seventh inning.

Why it matters

This was an important game for the Douglas High baseball team as they look to build momentum early in the season. Playing at a professional stadium like Greater Nevada Field provided a valuable experience for the young Tigers squad.

The details

Douglas High starting pitcher Titus Gocke struggled in the first inning, allowing 4 runs. But he settled in after that, keeping Carson off the scoreboard for the rest of the game. Offensively, the Tigers were led by Blaine Bilderback, who hit a triple and scored a run. In the 7th inning, Douglas loaded the bases with one out but couldn't capitalize, ending the game with a pop out and groundout.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night, March 10, 2026.
  • Douglas High will host its home opener on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The Tigers will play at Peccole Park against Damonte Ranch on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Titus Gocke

The starting pitcher for Douglas High who struggled early but settled in after the first inning.

Blaine Bilderback

The Douglas High player who hit a triple and scored a run to help the Tigers cut the deficit to 4-2.

Jim Tucker

The head coach of the Douglas High baseball team.

Noah Hutchison

The starting pitcher for Carson High who had 5 strikeouts and pitched 6.1 innings.

Jared Peters

The Douglas High player who drew a walk to load the bases in the 7th inning.

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What they’re saying

“I think the takeaway for us is the opportunity to play at a professional field. You know, Tiger Field, we are trying to get there, but you can't match the lights and the jumbotron. What a blessing for us to get them into a pressure cooker situation, bases loaded in the seventh, big league park, big league field. This will be something they won't forget.”

— Jim Tucker, Head Coach

“Offensively we just couldn't support him (Gocke). … Their pitcher (Hutchison) was definitely changing speeds, changing eye levels, working the zone. For us, I think it's our youth. You can't replicate this setting. … I think a lot of it was valuable for us to learn how to control our heart rate.”

— Jim Tucker, Head Coach

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This game provided a valuable learning experience for the young Douglas High baseball team, exposing them to the pressure and excitement of playing in a professional stadium. While they couldn't complete the comeback, the Tigers showed resilience and will look to build on this experience as they continue their season.