The Everett (18-15) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Bellevue (25-14), recording a 13-4 victory on Saturday at Everett Memorial Stadium .
Eight runs in the first three innings allowed the Everett to put the game away early.
A passed ball, a two-run double by Bryce Peterson, an RBI single by Tyler Pinkerton, a passed ball, and an RBI single by John Naff during the first inning helped the Everett put some runs on the board early.Trevor Cook got on base three times in the game for the Everett. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He tripled in the third inning and singled in the seventh inning.
Despite the loss, the Bellevue's Brooks Hanson dominated the Everett's batters, giving up two runs and striking out five.
Taylor Shea improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Everett. He allowed one run over four innings. He struck out six, walked one and surrendered four hits.
Cody Anderson couldn't get it done on the mound for the Bellevue, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in one-third of an inning, walked four and struck out none.