Portland Cascade falls to Chicago Bandits in AUSL playoff thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Portland Cascade lost to the Chicago Bandits 6-5 in 11 innings on July 24, missing a chance to reach the AUSL Championship. Sis Bates, selected by Portland in the draft, contributed to the team's playoff run in its first season. Despite a late deficit, the Bandits achieved a walk-off win, ending Portland's title aspirations. The Cascade finished the season with a record of 14-11, ranking third in the league.
- •Portland Cascade loses to Chicago Bandits 6-5 in 11 innings.
- •The game concluded Portland's first AUSL season at 14-11.
- •Sis Bates had a solid season with a.262 batting average.
- •The Bandits rallied from a 5-4 deficit for the win.
- •Bates earned a spot in the AUSL All-Star Cup.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington star falls short of AUSL Championship appearance
"Sis Bates and the Portland Cascade came up just short of a spot in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship on Thursday.
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