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By the People, for the People
Ilwaco Fishermen Reel in 11-4 Win Over Astoria Fishermen
Big fourth inning propels Ilwaco to victory in non-league matchup
Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:26pm
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The Ilwaco Fishermen baseball team defeated their counterparts from Astoria 11-4 in a non-league game, rallying for six runs in the fourth inning to take control of the game. Ilwaco improved to 7-0 on the season, while Astoria fell to 1-6.
Why it matters
This matchup between two teams with the same 'Fishermen' mascot showcased the strong start to the season for Ilwaco, who have seven players batting over .400 through their first seven games. The big fourth inning rally demonstrated the offensive firepower of the Ilwaco squad.
The details
After a pitcher's duel through the first four innings, Ilwaco broke through with a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth on a Keyton Fisher RBI single. They then added two more runs on a Sawyer Linquist RBI double and a Braeden Vandermeulen RBI single. Linquist then scored on a passed ball, and Tyler West added an RBI single to make it 5-0 Ilwaco before Astoria made a pitching change. Ilwaco capped the big inning with a Dylan Pelas RBI double. Astoria answered with four runs in the top of the sixth to make it 6-4, but Ilwaco responded with five more runs in the bottom half to pull away for the 11-4 victory.
- In the bottom of the 4th inning, Ilwaco broke through with a 1-0 lead.
- Ilwaco then scored five more runs in the 4th inning to take a 5-0 lead.
- Astoria scored four runs in the top of the 6th inning to make it 6-4.
- Ilwaco then scored five more runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to win 11-4.
The players
Keyton Fisher
An Ilwaco player who hit an RBI single in the 4th inning and a two-RBI double in the 6th inning.
Sawyer Linquist
An Ilwaco player who hit an RBI double and scored on a passed ball in the 4th inning.
Braeden Vandermeulen
An Ilwaco player who hit an RBI single in the 4th inning.
Tyler West
An Ilwaco player who hit an RBI single in the 4th inning.
Dylan Pelas
An Ilwaco player who hit an RBI double in the 4th inning.
What’s next
Ilwaco (7-0) will host Naselle on April 7, then have a week break before returning with a game away at Chief Leschi on April 13.
The takeaway
Ilwaco's offensive firepower, with seven players batting over .400 so far this season, was on full display in this non-league matchup against Astoria. The Fishermen's big fourth inning rally proved to be the difference, as they were able to hold off a late Astoria comeback attempt.
