After a 16-4 regular season, MI's  season ended with a pair of heart breaking losses in KingCo tournament losing 1-2 to LW and 10-12 vs Liberty.  There were many fantastic plays and competitive baseball.  A huge thanks to our many fans who supported the team all season.  A huge thanks to our volunteers who made game day the best time around -- with a special shoutout to DJ Rob, Bernadette and Eric for incredible game day food, Mak and Mike our announcer and scorekeeper, Tom and Ray our game changers, Justin for MaxPreps, Jeff our video streamer, Kym our photographer extraordinaire, Lloyd our everything game-day guy, Ed our play by play video man, Erin for signs, Kym and Les for the media guide, Sarah for the Auction, Lisa, Mindy, Robyn and Erik our special event planners and Rich for pre-season workouts. A huge thanks to our booster club donors and community advertisers and sponsors who made our special events like senior night, LL night and alumni / fan appreciation night possible.  A huge thanks to our incredible coaches and dedicated players for making the season one to remember.  Until next year, GO ISLANDERS! 

Facing Liberty in the first game of the KingCo playoffs, MI's pitcher Jack Beebe and Liberty's Terry Hayes dueled and kept the game scoreless until the 6th inning.  Liberty scored two runs, and at the bottom of the 7th inning, the Islanders rallied back to score 2 runs, tying the game.  In the top of the 8th inning, pitcher Charlie Seneker and Islander defense held the Patriots scoreless. In the bottom of 8,  Cutter Werdel got things started with a lead-off triple, followed by two intentional walks and then a bases loaded walk-off single by Marques Abulhosn to win the game, 3-2.

The KingCo championship game Wednesday 5/10 at 7 pm is sure to be a competitive match up between MI and Lake Washington. Winner goes to state, loser plays on Thursday for the other KingCo opportunity to go to state.  Let's go MI!! Thank you fans for coming out to support the team!

The Varsity Islanders are 8-3 with some strong wins, a few close losses and a big week ahead.  Come watch or follow on Gamechanger as they take on Juanita (@ICP 6 pm Mon 4/17); Liberty (@Liberty 4:30 pm Wed 4/19) and Bellevue (@ICP 6pm Fri 4/21).  Come out on Monday for Little League Night and Friday as we honor our 12 seniors.  

Mercer Island Varsity baseball is off to a strong start, with non-conference wins against Peninsula, Skyline, Richland and a 2-4 loss at Hanford during its annual Tri Cities doubleheader.  KingCo conference play kicked off against Hazen, followed by Juanita.  MI won both games and has allowed only one run to be scored.  

This week the Islanders continue conference play Monday at home vs Liberty at 6 pm, Wednesday at Bellevue at 4:30 pm,  and Friday at home vs Interlake at 6 pm.  We appreciate the ongoing support of fans and volunteers to make this a memorable season and a fun game day experience!

Fans gathered to cheer on the Islanders as they swung for the fences in the 3rd Annual Home Run Derby. Congratulations to Team Clark for the most points, the finalists below (top 2 finishers from each team), and the 2023 Champion senior pitcher and outfielder Austin Cupic! 

Fans! Follow game day action when you can't be at the game.  Find each team on the GameChanger app with live game scoring and video feed (thank you volunteers for making this happen!).  GameChanger team names are:

Mercer Island Varsity Islanders

Mercer Island Junior Varsity Islanders

Mercer Island C-Team Islanders

Find rankings and stats on MaxPreps app or website. Search Mercer Island High School.  And follow us on Instagram at @mihsbaseball and on Twitter @MIHSbaseball