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Dugdale throws complete game shutout as NorthPaws beat Riverhawks 7-0, win series

Jul 31, 2026 | 7:17 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops NorthPaws could be ending their season on a positive note as they’ve now won three straight series. 

Kamloops’ collegiate summer baseball club took two of three home games against the Edmonton Riverhawks this week. 

After splitting the first two games, a 9-1 win on Tuesday (July 29) and 7-6 loss on Wednesday, the NorthPaws shut out the Riverhawks on Thursday 7-0. 

Starting pitcher Evan Dugdale went the distance for Kamloops, throwing the first complete game shutout in NorthPaws history. The right-handed pitcher only allowed four hits and one walk and struck out five batters over nine innings. 

At the plate, Dugdale also gave himself some insurance. He went three-for-four and earned a walk while driving in two runs. 

The NorthPaws improved to 21-27 on the 2026 West Coast League (WCL) season, which is still second to last in the North Division. They’re 10-11 in the second half of the season. 

The NorthPaws will play their final home series of the 2026 WCL season this weekend when they welcome the top team in the North Division, the 35-13 Wenatchee AppleSox, to Norbrock Stadium. Game one of the three-game series is Friday (July 31) at 6:35 p.m.