Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Incoming McMinnville senior Taylor Carnahan and former Linfield player, coach and athletic director Scott Carnahan meet in the outfield at Roy Helser Field during the Grizzlies’ summer ball contest versus Columbia River on Saturday, July 11. Carnahan’s grandson played all over the diamond, most prominently featured in right and center field, while Mac played a trio of their Premier Wood Bat Tournament games at Scott’s old stomping grounds.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Incoming McMinnville senior Taylor Carnahan and former Linfield player, coach and athletic director Scott Carnahan meet in the outfield at Roy Helser Field during the Grizzlies’ summer ball contest versus Columbia River on Saturday, July 11. Carnahan’s grandson played all over the diamond, most prominently featured in right and center field, while Mac played a trio of their Premier Wood Bat Tournament games at Scott’s old stomping grounds.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Sam Steele hurls a pitch to home plate in his start versus Columbia River. The incoming senior threw the second-most innings (21) of anyone over the summer, working to an ERA of 4.67 while striking out 23 batters and allowing just nine walks. His ability to force weak contact helped him escape dangerous situations.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Sam Steele hurls a pitch to home plate in his start versus Columbia River. The incoming senior threw the second-most innings (21) of anyone over the summer, working to an ERA of 4.67 while striking out 23 batters and allowing just nine walks. His ability to force weak contact helped him escape dangerous situations.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Incoming senior Isaac Garcilazo lays down a successful sacrifice bunt, advancing runners into scoring position for the Grizzlies. Over 33 summer plate appearances, Garcilazo was a bright spot for the Grizzlies with nine hits and five RBIs.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Incoming senior Isaac Garcilazo lays down a successful sacrifice bunt, advancing runners into scoring position for the Grizzlies. Over 33 summer plate appearances, Garcilazo was a bright spot for the Grizzlies with nine hits and five RBIs.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Caleb Gray, an incoming Grizzly sophomore, puts the tag on a Columbia River baserunner attempting to cross home plate on a passed ball. Gray pitched 1 1/3 innings in relief of Sam Steele versus Columbia River as Mac tried to unsuccessfully pull out a victory from their third game of the tournament.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Caleb Gray, an incoming Grizzly sophomore, puts the tag on a Columbia River baserunner attempting to cross home plate on a passed ball. Gray pitched 1 1/3 innings in relief of Sam Steele versus Columbia River as Mac tried to unsuccessfully pull out a victory from their third game of the tournament.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Daniel Dillworth connects for a base hit in Mac’s 7-4 loss to Southridge on Sunday at Patton Middle School. Outside of his on the field contributions, Dillworth was the loudest voice from the dugout at all times through the summer season.
Nathan Ecker/News-Register##Daniel Dillworth connects for a base hit in Mac’s 7-4 loss to Southridge on Sunday at Patton Middle School. Outside of his on the field contributions, Dillworth was the loudest voice from the dugout at all times through the summer season.
By Nathan Ecker • Of the News-Register • 

Photo Gallery: End of summer

From July 10-13, the Mac-Willamette Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine varsity summer baseball team played host to seven other schools from the Pacific Northwest for the Mac Premier Wood Bat Tournament. Games were split between the MHS baseball field and Roy Helser Field. The Grizzlies went 1-3, beating Canby Premier 7-6 during round robin play for their lone victory. Mac finished eighth overall to end an abbreviated season of on-field growth.

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