The Spokane (14-8) and the Pierce (10-9) each put runners in scoring position on Saturday, but the Spokane capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 7-3 win at Mt Tahoma High School .
Cole Uvila was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the Spokane batters and allowing three runs.
Anthony Panella improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Spokane. He allowed one run over four innings. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered four hits.
Uvila ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year.