06/02/2026
The Oklahoma Bombers Silsby 18U delivered a stellar performance at the Triple Crown OKC Challenge, battling top-tier competition to finish with an impressive 4-2 record and earn a spot in the elite top bracket. The Bombers opened the tournament on Saturday with a hard-fought 5-3 win over Epic Premier - NT 18U, fueled by a four-run fourth inning and a clutch save from Cochana Martin. They carried that momentum straight into their second game, dominating the Texas Thunderstix-Torres 18U in an 11-4 victory. That explosive offensive showcase was powered by a six-run third inning and a spectacular four-RBI performance from Baylee Tate (OCU), who launched a three-run home run to center field while Evie Wolf secured the win on the mound.
Though Sunday began with a tough 5-1 loss to Oklahoma Pure National Melson/Davis 18U, the Bombers bounced back immediately in Game 4 behind another massive four-RBI game from Tate, who hit two separate two-run doubles to defeat the CSRA Yarddogs Select 18U 8-5. The team’s offense reached its peak on Monday morning, erupting for nine runs in the very first inning—highlighted by a three-run homer from Brylan Shephard—to completely overwhelm OK Exclusive 07 National 18U in a 16-3 blowout. The tournament concluded with a dramatic, high-scoring battle against EPIC National Burnett-Smith 18U; despite an 8-RBI team effort led by Tate and Grace Staton, the Bombers ultimately fell 11-8 on a walk-off home run. According to Oklahoma Bombers Silsby 18U Summer 2026 Stats.csv, the team's tournament run was defined by elite individual statistical performances, including Trinity Smith (.778 AVG), Baylee Tate (.667 AVG, 16 RBIs), and Brylan Shephard (.600 AVG), proving the Bombers can compete with anyone.