Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder Dominates with 12 Strikeouts

Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall also shines on the mound in GSL baseball action

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:04am

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In Tuesday's Greater Spokane League baseball action, Mt. Spokane's Tristan Pounder struck out 12 batters over 6 2/3 innings to lead the Wildcats to a 5-1 victory over Shadle Park. Meanwhile, Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall turned in a strong pitching performance to shut down Ferris.

Why it matters

High school baseball is a key part of the sports culture in the Spokane area, with the Greater Spokane League producing many talented players who go on to play at the college and professional levels. Strong pitching performances like those from Pounder and Croall highlight the depth of talent in the local prep baseball ranks.

The details

Tristan Pounder, a standout pitcher for Mt. Spokane, struck out 12 batters over 6 2/3 innings to lead his team to a 5-1 win over Shadle Park. Meanwhile, Gonzaga Prep's Dylan Croall turned in a dominant outing, shutting down the Ferris offense.

  • The games took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Tristan Pounder

A pitcher for the Mt. Spokane Wildcats baseball team.

Dylan Croall

A pitcher for the Gonzaga Prep baseball team.

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The takeaway

The strong pitching performances from Tristan Pounder and Dylan Croall showcase the high level of talent in the Greater Spokane League, which continues to produce top-tier high school baseball players year after year.