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Raptors right fielder Jacob Sharp throws the ball Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Mariners select former Ridgefield Raptor Jacob Sharp in 17th round of MLB Draft

Raptors right fielder Jacob Sharp throws the ball Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 11, 2023, 4:06pm Clark County Sports

Despite a quick exit from the Ridgefield Raptors this summer, baseball fans could get a chance to see Jacob Sharp play in the Pacific Northwest again someday. The scenario at least became a possibility Tuesday when the Seattle Mariners selected Sharp, a catcher from UNLV who played with the Raptors… Read story

Raptors batter Quincy Scott hits the ball Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors erupt for 7-run, two-out rally to take series win over Bellingham Bells

Raptors batter Quincy Scott hits the ball Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 8, 2023, 10:29pm Clark County Sports

It started with a long at-bat that eventually paid off for a two-run, extra-base hit. By the end of the Ridgefield Raptors’ offensive barrage against the Bellingham Bells in the fourth inning, Ridgefield brought in seven runs on eight hits, including two doubles, one triple and one home… Read story

Corey Nunez and Jake Tsukada of The Ridgefield Raptors celebrate at home plate against The Bellingham Bells on Friday July 7th, 2023 at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors respond from ninth-inning setback, take series opener over Bellingham

Corey Nunez and Jake Tsukada of The Ridgefield Raptors celebrate at home plate against The Bellingham Bells on Friday July 7th, 2023 at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 7, 2023, 10:52pm Clark County Sports

A blown ninth-inning lead and loss one night prior was still fresh in the minds of Ridgefield Raptors players Friday. So when the Bellingham Bells broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the top of the ninth, the Raptors had the look a team determined to avoid… Read story

Ridgefield's Jackson Nicklaus, left, tries to snag a throw from home plate during a steal attempt from Portland's Xiage Lancaster on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors surrender four runs in the ninth, drop series to Portland Pickles

Ridgefield's Jackson Nicklaus, left, tries to snag a throw from home plate during a steal attempt from Portland's Xiage Lancaster on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 6, 2023, 10:29pm Clark County Sports

The Portland Pickles scored four runs in the ninth inning to post a 6-3 win over the Ridgefield Raptors in the series finale Thursday at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Portland’s Jack Metcho hit a two-out pop fly that bounced out of the glove of Ridgefield’s Reiss Calvin down the first-base… Read story

Ridgefield Raptors players and coaches cheer during their post-game meeting after clinching a West Coast League playoff berth with a win over the Portland Pickles on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Playoff-bound Ridgefield Raptors secure WCL postseason berth in 10-3 win over Portland

Ridgefield Raptors players and coaches cheer during their post-game meeting after clinching a West Coast League playoff berth with a win over the Portland Pickles on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 5, 2023, 11:14pm Clark County Sports

As their path to the postseason became increasingly clear, the Ridgefield Raptors didn’t leave anything up to chance. Instead, the Raptors took control of Wednesday’s game against the Portland Pickles early and kept a firm grip on it until the final pitch of a 10-3 win at Ridgefield… Read story

Ridgefield starting pitcher Blake Hammond gets ready to release a pitch against the Portland Pickles on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Portland Pickles produce late-game fireworks to stun Ridgefield Raptors

Ridgefield starting pitcher Blake Hammond gets ready to release a pitch against the Portland Pickles on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 4, 2023, 8:28pm Clark County Sports

Asked to describe the feeling of playing a baseball game on the Fourth of July in front of hundreds of fans, Ridgefield Raptors pitcher Blake Hammond called it “electric.” Read story

IRS throws a chill into collectives paying college athletes while claiming nonprofit status

June 30, 2023, 7:24am Business

The rapidly expanding landscape of nonprofit, donor-backed collectives paying college athletes to promote charities has been hit with a potentially seismic disruption. Read story

Raptors designated hitter Andy Allanson, left, swings at a pitch Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors walk it off again to clinch series win over Bend Elks

Raptors designated hitter Andy Allanson, left, swings at a pitch Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 29, 2023, 10:42pm Clark County Sports

Andy Allanson and Jack Salmon were slated to have the day off Thursday — or so they thought. The Ridgefield Raptors were trailing the Bend Elks 5-4, on the verge of squandering a winnable game, until Allanson and Salmon stepped in to make the two most consequential plays… Read story

Raptors outfielder Quincy Scott, left, catches a ball Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors’ win streak snapped in 5-3 loss to Bend Elks

Raptors outfielder Quincy Scott, left, catches a ball Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 28, 2023, 10:32pm Clark County Sports

All good things must come to an end. On Wednesday, that meant the conclusion of the Ridgefield Raptors’ 11-game winning streak, as well as the final appearance by the team’s longest-tenured player, Isaac Lovings. Ridgefield dropped a 5-3 decision to the Bend Elks at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex… Read story

Raptors third baseman Jake Tsukada, left, tosses a ground ball to first base Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors grab 11th straight win, 2-1, in extra innings over Bend Elks

Raptors third baseman Jake Tsukada, left, tosses a ground ball to first base Tuesday, June 27, 2023, during the Raptors’ game against Bend at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 27, 2023, 11:10pm Clark County Sports

After Ridgefield clinched win number 11 by way of an 11th-inning, walk-off balk over the Bend Elks, Raptors head coach Chris Cota could only shake his head. “We had many chances and we weren’t delivering,” Cota said following Ridgefield’s 2-1 win Tuesday at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Ridgefield… Read story