Homecoming Hero on the Mound | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Hunter Dryden returned home to Spokane for a special homecoming game, where over 60 family and friends cheered him on as he pitched six innings, allowed just one run, and led his team to a 13-1 victory. Standing on the field where he once sat in the bleachers as a kid, the San Francisco Giants prospect felt like he was living a dream — especially after signing autographs for his younger cousins and reconnecting with loved ones. Drafted from Whitworth after missing his senior high season due to the pandemic, Dryden credits staying sharp during that tough year for his development. Now…