Beacons Force Series Split with Warriors on Saturday

No. 5 LC State wraps up season series with Bushnell (Ore.) with doubleheader split

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes of bright team colors representing the action on the field.The Warriors' hard-fought doubleheader split against the Beacons showcases the team's resilience and competitiveness as they continue their push for the conference title.Springfield Today

The No. 5 LC State baseball team split a doubleheader with Bushnell (Ore.) on Saturday, taking the first game 12-3 before falling 2-1 in the finale. The split moves the Warriors' record to 33-6 overall and 25-6 in Cascade Conference play.

Why it matters

The doubleheader split keeps LC State in the hunt for the Cascade Conference title, as they remain one of the top-ranked teams in the nation. The Warriors' ability to bounce back from a lopsided loss in the first game shows their resilience and competitiveness.

The details

In the first game, Bushnell jumped out to a 5-0 lead with two early home runs. LC State scored one run in the fourth and two in the seventh, but the Beacons added two more homers to pull away for the 12-3 win. In the second game, Brandon Nguyen and Noah Weintraub hit solo home runs to give the Warriors a 2-1 victory. LC State's pitching staff worked out of several jams to secure the win.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • LC State's record now stands at 33-6 overall and 25-6 in Cascade Conference play.

The players

Anthony Karagiannopoulos

An LC State player who doubled and scored a run in the first game.

Kooper Jones

An LC State player who had a hit that moved the runner into scoring position in the first game.

Izzy Madariaga

An LC State player who hit a home run in the first game, capping a 17-game hit streak.

Sam Weber

An LC State player who scored a run in the first game after working a walk.

Cayden Wotipka

An LC State player who hit a pinch-hit double to drive in a run in the first game.

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What’s next

LC State will look to build on this split as they continue their push for the Cascade Conference championship. Their next conference series is scheduled for April 26-27 against a tough opponent.

The takeaway

Despite the lopsided loss in the first game, LC State showed its resilience by bouncing back with a narrow victory in the second game. The Warriors' ability to win close games against quality opponents will be crucial as they aim for a deep postseason run.