By, Zack Smolen Longview, WA — Let the second half begin! After a first half that saw the Cowlitz Black Bears go 16-16-1 overall, the Bears of Summer will kick things off with a six-game home stand, beginning with three against the Yakima Valley Pippins (17-10). The Pippins won the North Division as the…
By, Zack Smolen Longview, WA — The first half of the WCL season for the Cowlitz Black Bears (10-14) has officially come to a close, and before they get started with their next set of league games, Cowlitz will get a chance to tune up with a quick home-and-home series against the Corvallis Knights…
By, Zack Smolen Longview, WA — With the first half coming to a close, the Cowlitz Black Bears (9-12) are raring and ready to go for rivalry weekend at David Story Field. In the first full series within the Columbia River Cup, Cowlitz will welcome the Ridgefield Raptors (13-11) to town with a 1-0…
By, Zack Smolen Portland OR — After celebrating Independence Day with a pair of non-league games, some excellent pitching and of course, fireworks, the Cowlitz Black Bears (8-10) are ready to return to action against a South Division rival in the Portland Pickles (10-8). Following a five-game slide, Portland will welcome Cowlitz to Walker…
By, Zack Smolen Longview, WA — Right off the heels of a dramatic, 15-inning victory over the Walla Walla Sweets (8-10), the Cowlitz Black Bears (8-10), make a triumphant return home for their final two non-league games of the season. Their opponents will be Cascade Collegiate (1-7), who’s lone victory came in a 10-2…
By, Zack Smolen Walla Walla, WA — After a bumpy home stand that saw their team go 2-4, the Cowlitz Black Bears (6-9) will look to hit the reset button on the road heading down the stretch of the first half. They’ll take on a familiar foe in the Walla Walla Sweets (7-8), a…
By, Zack Smolen Longview, WA — Following up a tightly contested series with the Wenatchee AppleSox (8-7), the Cowlitz Black Bears (5-7) will welcome the Bend Elks (5-10) to David Story Field for a weekend set. This will not only cap off Cowlitz’s six-game home stand, but will also be the final time they…
Due to an excessive heat warning issued for Southwest Washington this weekend, both Saturday (June 26) and Sunday (June 27) games will start later in the day. Gates will open at 6:30pm for a 7:30 first pitch. The annual “Kids Dash 4 Cash” promotion, presented by Twin City Bank and originally scheduled during Saturday’s game,…
By, Zack Smolen Longview, WA — After a hard-fought series in Corvallis, the Cowlitz Black Bears (4-5) have returned to David Story Field to begin their first of two six-game home stands of the season. Their first opponent will be the Wenatchee AppleSox (6-6), who come to town on the heels of a wild…
By, Zack Smolen Corvallis, OR — Fresh off of a four-game home stand, the Cowlitz Black Bears (3-3) are playing some of their best baseball as they hit the road to take on the Corvallis Knights (6-3) who currently sit at second place in the South Division. Including one non-league game, the Black Bears…