Spokane Falls in Doubleheader at Columbia Basin

Game 1: Columbia Basin 13, Spokane 6

Spokane collected 14 hits but couldn't keep pace with a big middle-inning surge from Columbia Basin in the opener.

The Sasquatch struck first in the opening inning as Trent Woodhouse doubled home Chase Edwards for an early 1-0 lead.

Columbia Basin answered with two runs in the first and then broke the game open in the fourth, plating six runs to take control at 8-1.

Spokane responded in the fifth inning with back-to-back RBI doubles from Logan Spradling and Max Workman to cut into the deficit.

After Columbia Basin added on in the middle innings, Spokane mounted a late push in the eighth. Hunter Derr delivered an RBI double, and Ty Shepard followed with a two-RBI single to bring Spokane within six.

However, Columbia Basin added another run in the bottom half to secure the 13-6 final.

At the plate, Brady Wulf led Spokane with three hits, while Shepard drove in two runs. Woodhouse, Spradling, Workman, and Derr each added RBIs.

Game 2: Columbia Basin 5, Spokane 1

Spokane's offense was limited in Game 2 as Columbia Basin pitching held the Sasquatch to just two hits.

Columbia Basin took the lead in the second inning and added three more runs in the fourth to build a 4-0 advantage.

Spokane broke through in the seventh when Castle Keaton came around to score on a fielder's choice, cutting the deficit to 4-1.

Columbia Basin answered with an insurance run later in the inning to push the lead back to four.

Spokane was unable to generate further offense down the stretch, falling 5-1.

Chase Edwards and Trent Woodhouse accounted for Spokane's only hits in the game.

On the mound, Tate Swanson provided solid relief, allowing just one unearned run while striking out five over 3.2 innings.

Key Performers

Brady Wulf — 3 hits (Game 1)
Ty Shepard — 2 RBIs (Game 1)
Trent Woodhouse — 2 hits, RBI (Game 1)
Hunter Derr — RBI double (Game 1)
Tate Swanson — 3.2 IP, 5 K (Game 2)