The Yakima Valley (17-15) shut the door early on the Columbia Basin (13-19), capturing a 13-4 victory on Saturday at Dunbar Field .
With 13 runs in the first three innings, the Yakima Valley left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
An RBI single by Kayla Weishaar and in the first inning and a fielder's choice, a fielder's choice, and an RBI single by Emily Elam during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Yakima Valley.Kylie Harper went a perfect 4-4 at the plate for the Yakima Valley. He singled in the first, second, and third innings.
The Columbia Basin were led by a flawless day at the dish by Bailey Walthers, who went 3-3 against the Yakima Valley's pitching. He singled in the first, second, and fourth innings.
Kayla Reynolds got the win, running his season record to 11-7. He allowed four runs over five innings. He struck out six, walked two and surrendered eight hits.
Kristin Stanley (2-4) took the loss for the Columbia Basin. He allowed six runs in two innings, walked five and struck out none.