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LC State splits baseball doubleheader with 15-inning loss
Warriors fall in nightcap after winning opener against Bushnell Beacons
Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:38am
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A dramatic 15-inning college baseball showdown ends in a walk-off victory for the home team, encapsulating the intensity and unpredictability of the sport.Springfield TodayThe Lewis-Clark State Warriors split a college baseball doubleheader against the Bushnell Beacons, winning the first game before falling 4-3 in a marathon 15-inning nightcap that ended in a walk-off victory for the home team.
Why it matters
This was an important Cascade Conference matchup between two top teams, with the Warriors looking to build momentum after their earlier win. The 15-inning affair showcased the grit and determination of both squads, though the Beacons ultimately prevailed in dramatic fashion.
The details
In the nightcap, the Beacons' Eli Pupo tripled in the bottom of the 15th inning and then scored the winning run on Mana Heffernan's walk-off single, handing the Warriors a tough defeat after they had won the first game of the doubleheader.
- The doubleheader took place on April 18, 2026.
- The nightcap game went 15 innings before the Beacons secured the victory.
The players
Eli Pupo
A player for the Bushnell Beacons who tripled and scored the winning run in the 15th inning of the nightcap.
Mana Heffernan
A player for the Bushnell Beacons who drove in the winning run with a walk-off single in the 15th inning of the nightcap.
Lewis-Clark State Warriors
The visiting college baseball team that split the doubleheader, winning the first game before falling in the 15-inning nightcap.
Bushnell Beacons
The home college baseball team that split the doubleheader, losing the first game before rallying to win the 15-inning nightcap.
What’s next
The two teams will have a rematch later in the season as they continue their Cascade Conference schedule.
The takeaway
This back-and-forth doubleheader showcased the competitive nature of the Cascade Conference, with the Beacons demonstrating resilience to pull out the marathon victory in the nightcap after the Warriors had won the opener.
