SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Portland Pilots (25-17, 12-8 WCC) won their fourth WCC series of the season after earning a 9-3 victory over the Santa Clara Broncos (23-21, 11-12). The win gives Portland 25 wins on the year, which is tied for the most in a season since Geoff Loomis took over as head coach. It's also their fifth WCC win.
Three different pitchers saw the mound for Portland, with Joey Gartrell officially taking the win. The freshman just finished the sixth inning off for Brock Gillis, who started the day and allowed three runs and three hits in 5.