Pitching Shuts Down Douglas in Series Sweep

Series Recap: Everett Community College Trojans vs. Douglas College

The Everett Trojans got the sweep over Douglas College, behind stellar pitching, and enough offense to seal four wins. Here's a game-by-game breakdown, followed by a summary of key contributors in the series.

Game 1: Everett 9, Douglas 2

Everett came out hot with a three-run first inning and never looked back. Micah Coleman was electric, going 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Axel Puls added 3 RBIs of his own, while the Trojans swiped 6 bags, showcasing their aggression on the base paths. Chase Halvorson earned the win with 6 strong innings, allowing just 1 unearned run and fanning 7.

Standouts:

• Micah Coleman (3 H, 2 RBI, 3 R)

• Axel Puls (2 H, 3 RBI)

• Chase Halvorson (6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 7 K)

Game 2: Everett 6, Douglas 0

It was all about pitching in Game 2. Blake Sandvik dominated the Douglas lineup with 7 shutout innings, striking out 11 and surrendering just 3 hits. Offensively, Everett piled on 13 hits, with Cal Pickhardt leading the way, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. A four-run third inning put the game out of reach early.

Standouts:

• Blake Sandvik (7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K)

• Cal Pickhardt (3 H, RBI)

• Davis Downer (2 H, 1 RBI, triple)

Game 3: Everett 1, Douglas 0

A classic pitcher's duel saw Everett edge out Douglas in a tightly contested matchup. Adison Mattix continued the Trojans' pitching dominance with 8 shutout innings and 11 strikeouts. Davis Downer drove in the game's only run with a second-inning RBI single. Closer Cooper McBride sealed the win with a perfect ninth.

Standouts:

• Adison Mattix (8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K)

• Davis Downer (1 RBI)

• Cooper McBride (Save, 1 IP, 2 K)

Game 4: Everett 1, Douglas 0

Another 1-0 nail-biter went Everett's way, marking back-to-back shutouts. The Trojans scratched across a run in the second thanks again to Downer's timely hitting. Basil Hendrix and the bullpen trio of Petersen and Harb combined for a clinical pitching performance, allowing just 3 hits and striking out 14 total.

Standouts:

• Davis Downer (1 RBI — again the difference maker)

• Basil Hendrix (Strong start)

• Team pitching (combined 14 K, 0 BB)

Series Summary:

The Trojans swept Douglas with a combined score of 17-2 across four games. The pitching staff was nearly untouchable, recording back-to-back shutouts and allowing just 2 earned runs total over 36 innings. The bats were just as locked in, delivering clutch hits and running wild on the bases.

Key Players of the Series:

• Micah Coleman (SS): The spark plug of the offense, Coleman racked up multiple hits, scored 4+ runs, and was a constant threat on the bases. He set the tone early in Game 1 and stayed consistent throughout.

• Davis Downer (RF/DH): Quietly clutch, Downer was responsible for the winning RBIs in the final two games and totaled 5 RBIs in the series, proving invaluable in tight games.

• Adison Mattix / Blake Sandvik / Chase Halvorson (SPs): All three starters pitched at least 6 innings of scoreless baseball, combining for 29 strikeouts. Sandvik and Mattix, in particular, threw gems in Game 2 and Game 3.

• Cal Pickhardt (3B): Consistent production in the middle of the lineup, timely RBIs, and solid baserunning made him another key contributor.

Combined Pitching Line

• 4 Wins

• 36 IP

• 17 H

• 2 R (0 ER)

• 4 BB

• 48 Strikeouts

• 3 Shutouts

The Trojan arms didn't just show up — they dominated. Across 36 innings, they gave up zero earned runs and struck out hitters at a staggering rate.

Pitching Standouts

• Blake Sandvik: 7 IP, 11 K, 0 R (Game 2 win)

• Adison Mattix: 8 IP, 11 K, 0 BB (Game 3 win)

• Chase Halvorson: 6 IP, 7 K, 1 unearned run (Game 1 win)

• Cooper McBride: 2 IP, 4 K, 2 saves (Games 3 & 4)

• Team ERA: 0.00

• Opponent Batting Average: .139