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Break comes in handy for high-ranking Pickles
The Pickles (23-12), winners of the first-half South Division title, have sent outfielder Joey Cooper (Cal State Northridge), shortstop Gio Diaz (Saint Mary's) and pitchers Brad McVay (University of Portland), Michael Newstrom (Washington State) and Connor Pellerin (Tulane) to the All-Star battle against the North. --Portland Tribune
Starters for WCL All-Star Game named
OF — Joey Cooper of Cal State Northridge (Portland Pickles) --Union-Bulletin
Offensive Explosion Nets SwampDogs Second Straight Win
On the mound, the SwampDogs backed up a solid six innings from starter Blake Schriever (Cal State Northridge) with excellent work on the back end. Jared Crews (Middle Georgia State) was perfect in the final two frames, retiring six Salamanders in order with five of those outs coming via the strikeout. --Our Sports Central
Pickles clinch Kelowna series
The Pickles will have five players competing for the South; Diaz, outfielder Joey Cooper (Cal State Northridge) and pitchers Brad McVay (University of Portland), Michael Newstrom (Washington State) and Connor Pellerin (Tulane). -- Portland Tribune
WCL Unveils Saltwater Splashdown Lineup
Portland Pickles: Joey Cooper of Cal State Northridge -- Our Sports Central
All-Star Game Probable Starting Pitchers Announced
OF - Joey Cooper of Cal State Northridge (Portland Pickles) -- Our Sports Central
Japan Head Coach looking forward to arrival of New Zealand Tall Ferns
New Zealand Tall Ferns Team
Stella Beck (Townsville Flames/Formerly St Marys College, California)
Jacinta Beckley (Formerly Seattle University)
Brooke Blair (Harbour Breeze/ Rockhampton Cyclones/Formerly Idaho State University)
Tessa Boagni (Alloyfold CanterburyWildcats/Formerly California State University, Northridge) -- New Zealand Herald
Stingers Sweep Honkers
Willmar got on top in the third as Tyler Reichenborn (Iowa Western) tripled to drive in the game’s first run. Jayson Newman (Cal State Northridge) gave the Stingers a 2-0 advantage driving in Reichenborn with a sacrifice fly. -- KAAL
Scouting Report on Atlanta Braves RHP prospect Victor Vodnik
Victor Vodnik is a right handed pitcher from Rialto, California’s Rialto High School. He was committed to stay close to home if he didn’t go pro, choosing Cal State Northridge as his college commitment. -- Talking Chop
SwampDogs Struggle to Score in Post-All-Star-Break Opener
Making his second start in a Fayetteville uniform, Harry Thomas (Campbell) limited the Peninsula offense to two runs in four innings, netting three strikeouts before yielding to the bullpen. Relivers German Reyes (Mount Olive) and Blake Schriever (Cal State Northridge) then combined to strike out eight and allow one run in the game's final four frames. -- Our Sports Central