 Prior to the 2018 season, Gresham GreyWolves head coach Justin Barchus replaced Lahti as manager.His team won the South Division in the first half of the season with a 17-9 record, securing them a playoff spot in their first year.The Pickles went on to claim the best record in the WCL by going 37-17 overall, but couldn't get past the Corvallis Knights in the first round of playoffs.