Both the Edmonds (26-4) and the Skagit Valley (10-16) put runners aboard on Saturday, but it was the Edmonds that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 5-4 win at Triton Field .
Kyle Olson racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Edmonds. He singled in the sixth and eighth innings and doubled in the ninth inning.
Austin Lee allowed three earned runs, eight hits and no walks while striking out five over eight innings of work.
PETER BOVENKAMP was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the Edmonds batters and allowing three runs.
Alex Kuniyoshi recorded his second win of the year for the Edmonds. He allowed one run over one inning. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered two hits.
KEVIN SMITH (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.