The Portland Cascade made its Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) debut on Tuesday night. The team began the season with a three-game series in Durham, N.C., against the Carolina Blaze. Despite dropping the opener 4-1, there were plenty of exciting firsts made for the franchise in game one.
Tori Vidales snags a line drive for the first out
Sis Bates makes history, recording the first hit and run scored
Kendra Falby knocks a ribbie in the opener
The full 2026 slate for the Portland Cascade and tickets are available here.