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Ridgefield's Justin Stransky (6) swings the bat Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Raptors’ 5-2 win against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Ridgefield Raptors 5, Yakima Valley Pippins 4

Ridgefield's Justin Stransky (6) swings the bat Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the Raptors’ 5-2 win against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland.

August 1, 2024, 9:28pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors topped the Yakima Valley Pippins 5-4 at Yakima on Thursday to win the series. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Yakima Valley Pippins 8, Ridgefield Raptors 4

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 31, 2024, 9:40pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors dropped game 2 of the three-game series 8-4 at Yakima on Wednesday. Read story

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Victoria HarbourCats in a West Coast League game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Ridgefield 19, Yakima Valley Pippins 3

Hunter Katschke of the Ridgefield Raptors returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Victoria HarbourCats in a West Coast League game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

July 30, 2024, 10:03pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors clinched a West Coast League playoff berth by beating the Yakima Valley Pippins 19-3 on Tuesday. Read story

Ridgefield's Taylor Takata tosses his bat after drawing a walk Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors non-league report: Ridgefield 6, Redmond Dudes 5

Ridgefield's Taylor Takata tosses his bat after drawing a walk Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 16, 2024, 9:49pm Clark County Sports

Taylor Takata singled home Dasan Harris with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Ridgefield Raptors walked off the Redmond Dudes 6-5 in the non-league game Tuesday at the RORC. Read story

Ridgefield's Curtis Hebert (36) pitches Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Win streak reaches 7 games with 13-inning victory at Springfield

Ridgefield's Curtis Hebert (36) pitches Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 12, 2024, 10:27pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors beat the Springfield Drifters 8-5 in 13 innings on Friday night for their seventh victory in a row. Read story

Ridgefield's Taylor Takata, right, celebrates with Kyle Memarian after turning a double play Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Corvallis Knights 3, Ridgefield 2

Ridgefield's Taylor Takata, right, celebrates with Kyle Memarian after turning a double play Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 3, 2024, 10:21pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors came up a run short Wednesday, falling to the Corvallis Knights 3-2 at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Corvallis Knights 7, Ridgefield 5

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 2, 2024, 9:47pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors lost their third straight game, dropping the opener of a three-game series to the Corvallis Knights, 7-5 on Tuesday at Corvallis. Read story

Ridgefield's Luke Iverson (23) waits on deck Thursday, July 27, 2024, during a game between the Raptors and the Bend Elks at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Raptors Report: Portland Pickles 8, Ridgefield 4

Ridgefield's Luke Iverson (23) waits on deck Thursday, July 27, 2024, during a game between the Raptors and the Bend Elks at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 30, 2024, 5:15pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors lost the home series to the Portland Pickles, falling 8-4 in the third game Sunday at Ridgefield. Read story

Alistair Docherty competes during the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Docherty finished tied for second, his highest on a PGA Tour event.

Union HS alum Alistair Docherty has best-ever finish on Korn Ferry golf tour

Alistair Docherty competes during the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Docherty finished tied for second, his highest on a PGA Tour event.

June 30, 2024, 4:16pm National Sports

Alistair Docherty had his best-ever finish on the Korn Ferry Tour by finishing in a four-way tie for fourth place on Sunday in the Memorial Health Championship at Springfield, Ill. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Bend Elks 6, Ridgefield 0

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

June 21, 2024, 9:39pm Clark County Sports

Ridgefield Raptors Road Report: Bend Elks 6, Ridgefield 0 Read story