PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Pilots clinched their series against Santa Clara today with an 8-4 win over the Broncos. The win also secured their spot in the 2023 WCC Tournament, marking the second straight year the Pilots have qualified for the tourney.
Joey Gartrell (5-4) started on the mound and picked up the win for Portland (26-19, 15-8). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on eight hits, allowing no walks and striking out four. Peter Allegro also made an impact on the mound for the Pilots, throwing two innings, giving up one run on two hits, with no walks and two strikeouts in the save.