The Columbia Basin (21-8) beat the Walla Walla (22-6) 7-2 on Saturday at Warrior Field behind Ryan Atkinson, who had two extra base hits.

Clayten Ayres had a hot bat for the Walla Walla. Ayres went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the second inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Matthew Jensen recorded his second win of the year for the Columbia Basin. He allowed one run over six innings. He struck out none, walked three and surrendered five hits.

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

The Columbia Basin were sparked by Kenton Brunson and Atkinson, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs.