After winning the Oregon District 8 tournament, Del Norte Little League 10-12 age group baseball Allstars headed to the Oregon State Little League tournament July 20. The District 8 champions throughout the State were there for a chance to travel to San Bernardino for regional competition.
In the opening round, Team Del Norte faced Hermiston, Oregon. DN advanced into the winner’s bracket with an 11-6 victory. Colt Pressler dominated in the opening round, striking out nine and giving up only four hits. Damian Parras and Chase Bachman came in to relief pitch and seal the win. “Game 1 was huge for us to enter the winners bracket against a very good Hermiston team,” said Manager Tyler Bachman.
Game 2 had a different result. Historical powerhouse Murrayhill beat Del Norte 10-0. Del Norte then faced off with Corvallis in an elimination match- up and won 14-3.
The win allowed Del Norte to advance to the Final Four in the State.
Chase Bachman started and faced off against North Bend. Del Norte lost 12-0, ending their great season.
Manager Bachman shared his praise, “ the boys represented Del Norte well. The two teams we lost to, ultimately played for the state championship. This group has a bright future. There’s a solid core of 12 year olds and will be returning to majors, next year. Finishing fourth in the State is something the kids will all remember.”
The roster:
• Lionel Ramirez
• Chase Bachman
• Ernesto Gamez
• Colt Presler
• Damian Paras
• Elijah Brunson
• Jair Powell
• Teagan Good
• Manuel Contreras
• La’yek Alameda
• Trevon Barbour
• David Land
Coaches were Steve Bachman and Cristian Ramirez. Manager: Tyler Bachman