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Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle Softball Routs Rival La Grande
Bulldogs open league schedule with 16-6 victory in five innings
Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:07pm
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The Bulldogs' explosive offensive display and stifling pitching performance against their rivals set the tone for their league title aspirations.Baker City TodayThe Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle softball team dominated the La Grande Tigers 16-6 in five innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday, April 16. Colbi Bachman led the way for the Bulldogs, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a three-run double, driving in eight runs. Reagan Ritter pitched five strong innings, allowing six hits and striking out three.
Why it matters
This was the league opener for the Bulldogs, who are looking to build on a successful season and challenge for the Greater Oregon League title. The rivalry between Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle and La Grande is a long-standing one, making this a key early-season matchup.
The details
The Bulldogs jumped out to a big lead, scoring 16 runs in just five innings. Bachman's grand slam and three-run double were the highlights of the offensive outburst. Ritter was solid in the circle, limiting the Tigers to six hits and three runs over the five-inning contest.
- The game was played on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
- It was the first game of a doubleheader between the two teams.
The players
Colbi Bachman
A key offensive contributor for the Bulldogs, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a three-run double, driving in eight runs.
Reagan Ritter
The Bulldogs' starting pitcher, who scattered six hits over five innings and struck out three batters.
Macey Morgan
Also had three hits and drove in two runs for the Bulldogs.
La Grande Tigers
The Bulldogs' rival, who took a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning of the second game of the doubleheader.
Baker/Powder Valley/Pine Eagle
The softball team that dominated the La Grande Tigers 16-6 in the first game of the doubleheader.
What’s next
The two teams will play the second game of the doubleheader, with La Grande looking to bounce back after the lopsided loss in the opener.
The takeaway
The Bulldogs sent a strong message to the rest of the Greater Oregon League with their dominant performance in the league opener, led by the offensive heroics of Colbi Bachman and the solid pitching of Reagan Ritter.
