Baker/Powder Valley Baseball Defeats Banks at Medford Tournament

Bulldogs earn first win of season with 6-3 victory over Banks

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:14pm

The Baker/Powder Valley baseball team secured a 6-3 win over Banks on Saturday morning at the Challenger Classic tournament in Medford, Oregon. The Bulldogs, who were 0-3 to start the season, outhit their opponent 7-4 and got strong pitching performances from starter Andy Richards and reliever Colby Capon.

Why it matters

This win gives the Baker/Powder Valley baseball team some much-needed momentum after a tough start to the season. The Bulldogs have shown they can compete with tough opponents, and this victory at a tournament setting could help build confidence as they look to turn their season around.

The details

The Bulldogs never trailed in the game, jumping out to an early lead and maintaining it throughout. Logan Crawford led the offense with two hits and two RBIs, while Tucker Reid also drove in two runs. Richards started on the mound and went one inning, with Capon pitching the final six innings and striking out seven batters.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Bulldogs entered the game with a 0-3 record to start the season.

The players

Logan Crawford

A key offensive contributor for the Baker/Powder Valley baseball team, recording two hits and two RBIs in the win over Banks.

Tucker Reid

Drove in two runs to help the Bulldogs secure the victory over Banks.

Andy Richards

The starting pitcher for Baker/Powder Valley, going one inning in the game.

Colby Capon

The relief pitcher for the Bulldogs, throwing six innings and striking out seven batters.

Baker/Powder Valley

The high school baseball team representing Baker City, Oregon and the surrounding Powder Valley region.

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What’s next

The Baker/Powder Valley baseball team will look to build on this win as they continue their season, with their next game scheduled for April 4th against a conference opponent.

The takeaway

This victory shows the resilience of the Baker/Powder Valley baseball team, who were able to bounce back from a tough start to the season and earn an important win at a tournament setting. The strong pitching and timely hitting will give the Bulldogs confidence as they aim to make a push in their conference standings.