The Clarinda (IA) As (1-0) beat the San Diego (CA) Force (4-2) 8-1 on Saturday thanks to a three-run eighth inning.

Dean Long went a perfect 5-5 at the plate for the Clarinda (IA) As. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the fourth, sixth, eighth, and ninth innings.

Tei Vanderford picked up the win for the Clarinda (IA) As. Vanderford allowed one earned run, nine hits and no walks while striking out one over seven innings of work.

Eliot Smith ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed four runs.