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StoryPrune Packers sweep Lincoln to clinch third straight PEL title
The Prune Packers closed the deal with a sweep of the Lincoln Potters, winning 7–1 and 8–2 to capture a third straight Pacific Empire League championship [1]. JC Osorio‑Agard drove the opener with a 3‑for‑5 night that included a home run and five RBIs, while Matthew Mansbery also left the yard and Duncan Russell spun five steady innings of three‑hit ball [1].Healdsburg finished the job in Game 2 behind Rex Watson’s perfect 5‑for‑5 line capped by a homer, plus another blast from Brenden Lewis. Petr Storjahann locked it down out of the bullpen with four innings and four strikeouts to slam the door on the series [1].The title punctuated a banner summer the club confirms with a championship run and a sweep of Lincoln in the final, extending the program’s winning tradition at Recreation Park [2]. The Packers trace their roots to 1921, a century‑long connection that’s become part of Healdsburg’s summer rhythm [3].
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StoryPrune Packers seize 1st with 3–0 shutout; Osorio‑Agard pacing the bats
The Prune Packers climbed into first place behind another lockdown outing, silencing Lincoln 3–0 to move to 12–2 overall and 4–1 in the Pacific Empire League standings [1]. JC Osorio‑Agard is setting the tone for the league’s most dangerous lineup, entering the week at .409 with four homers and 20 RBIs, while late‑inning arms EJ McGraw and Mason Lerma have helped stack clean frames as the staff posts shutouts [1].The scoring punch tracks with last summer’s form, when Healdsburg strung together a 10‑game heater and piled up blowouts of 18–0 and 18–1—an identity built on relentless pressure at the plate [2].
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StoryPrune Packers keep Healdsburg’s century-old summer baseball tradition thriving
Healdsburg’s summer centerpiece runs through Recreation Park, where the Prune Packers have anchored local baseball for more than a century as a nonprofit, community-focused club [1][3]. The organization’s mission blends player development with hometown engagement, from game nights at Rec Park to youth and community programming [1][2].Leadership has been a constant. Joey Gomes has guided the club in coaching and front-office roles, marking his 11th year in 2024 and compiling a 310–100 record along the way [6][7]. The Packers’ recent summers have matched that stewardship with results, stacking division and league crowns and stringing together long winning runs that kept Healdsburg at the front of the West Coast collegiate summer scene [4][5].The tradition remains current in 2026, with the Packers continuing to host and play live summer dates in Healdsburg against familiar regional foes like Marysville, Medford, the Cal Tigers and Humboldt [8][9][10][11]. However the standings tilt, the club’s identity stays the same: Rec Park under the lights, a packed berm, and a roster built to contend every July [1][2][4].
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StoryPrune Packers clinch top seed, home field for PEL finals after dominant regular season
The Prune Packers closed the regular season on top of the Pacific Empire League and will open the best-of-three championship with Game 1 at Lincoln before bringing the series home to Rec Park for Games 2 and, if needed, 3 [2]. By July 28 they stood 19–6 in PEL play and 36–7 overall, securing the top seed and home-field for the decisive games [2].The push was built well before the final week. On July 22, Healdsburg held an 18–5 league mark (33–6 overall) and a two-game lead after taking six of seven, a stretch that included a 10th-inning walk-off [1].Few teams in the PEL matched Healdsburg’s production. The Packers led the league in home runs (45), extra-base hits (108), total bases (472) and slugging (.539), while their staff held opponents to a .209 average [2]. Key contributors across the run included bats and arms from Rex Watson, Dane Morrow, Jake McCoy, JC Osorio-Agard and Will Van Wie [2].A potential decider looms tight: Healdsburg edged Lincoln 3–2 in the season series, setting up a finely balanced championship matchup with the Potters [2].
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StoryHealdsburg Prune Packers: a century of summer ball at Rec Park and a PEL snapshot
Founded in 1921, the Healdsburg Prune Packers are a community 501(c)(3) amateur club that calls Recreation Park in downtown Healdsburg home. [1][2][5]After years in the California Collegiate League, the Packers moved into the Pacific Empire League in 2024 and continue to post strong results in 2026 across team statistics and the league table. [2][3][4]Recent seasons delivered hardware, including back‑to‑back state titles in 2021 and 2022, while the organization runs local programs and fan initiatives around town. [2][1][5]Schedules, tickets and club information are available through the organization, and full-game video from this summer’s Medford series showcases the current group in action. [1][6][7][8]
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StorySummer baseball report: Prune Packers retake PEL lead after sweeping Humboldt
The Prune Packers reclaimed sole possession of first place by July 14, improving to 16–4 in league play (27–5 overall) after sweeping the Humboldt Crabs 10–3, 8–0 and 8–2. Pitching set the tone in the set, including a six-arm combined shutout, while the lineup kept pressure on throughout. [2]That push followed a 10–3 start in the PEL (21–4 overall) that included a seven-game win streak and a run of lopsided wins. The bats flashed depth: Will Van Wie crushed a grand slam, Zane Kelly finished a triple shy of the cycle, Cade Campbell walked it off, and JC Osorio‑Agard reached a league-leading ninth home run by July 7. [1]The numbers matched the eye test. With roughly 11 regular-season games left as of July 14, Healdsburg led the PEL in extra-base hits (89), total bases (372), home runs (35), team ERA (2.84) and opponents’ batting average (.191). Key home dates at Rec Park remained on the slate as the Pack looked to finish the job. [2]
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StoryPrune Packers open with 6–5 win at Recreation Park
Opening night in Healdsburg delivered a tight 6–5 win, with Alex Leopard launching a three‑run home run that provided the decisive runs at Recreation Park. The evening began with a ceremonial first pitch from Mayor Ariel Kelley and wrapped with the crowd in full voice [1].The Packers’ summer setup remains rooted in community: a local nonprofit program drawing college talent to Recreation Park each year and energizing downtown on warm weeknights [2][1]. Broadcast arrangements and fundraising efforts were part of the Opening Night slate as the summer calendar got underway [1].
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StorySummer baseball report: Prune Packers seize first place behind shutout, eye sixth straight title
Healdsburg’s early‑summer surge gathered pace with a 3–0 shutout of the Lincoln Potters, the signature result in a five‑game winning streak that pushed the Packers into first place by late June [2]. The rotation set the tone while the bats steadied after an early league setback [2].Veteran skipper Joey Gomes, in his 14th season, has assembled another roster rich with Division I talent, positioning the club to chase a sixth straight summer‑league crown [1]. JC Osorio‑Agard has paced the lineup in the opening weeks, adding thump to a balanced order [2].It’s a run built on continuity: Healdsburg lifted a third consecutive league title in 2023, the latest milestone in a multi‑year arc of summer dominance [3].
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StoryBaseball: Prune Packers clinch Pacific Empire League title for fifth straight summer crown
The Prune Packers closed the deal on another banner summer, clinching the Pacific Empire League title to make it five straight championships for the Healdsburg powerhouse [2]. The run underscores the program’s sustained dominance and winning standard in the North Bay.The club is recognized as the 2025 PEL champion, capping a season that reinforced its reputation for depth, defense, and timely hitting [1]. With the streak intact, Healdsburg’s summer standard remains the benchmark for the league [2].
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StoryPrune Packers at Rec Park: summer slate, tickets, and a club with roots to 1921
Healdsburg’s Prune Packers are the town’s long‑running collegiate summer team, a program with roots that trace back to 1921 [1][4]. Home nights are staged at Recreation Park’s Art McCaffrey Field, with the club now competing in the Pacific Empire League [1].The summer slate runs through June and July, with dates and first pitches posted on the team’s schedule page; tickets are available online alongside seating options and promotions [3][1]. The organization leans into community — from family‑friendly theme nights to local partnerships and outreach — making Rec Park a gathering place all season long [2][1].