The Bellingham Bells (6-2) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Klamath Falls Gems (0-7), recording a 13-4 victory on Sunday at Joe Martin Field.
With seven runs in the first three innings, the Bellingham Bells left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
An RBI double by Nathaniel Causey, an RBI single by Michael Gerlach, a steal of home by Gerlach, and a sacrifice fly by Jarel Lewis during the first inning helped the Bellingham Bells put some runs on the board early.Jake Peevyhouse had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the third and eighth innings.
The Klamath Falls Gems couldn't get anything going as long as Andrew Olson was on the mound. The Klamath Falls Gems managed just two hits off of the the Bellingham Bells' pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked two and struck out two during his five innings of work.
Brandon Brown (0-1) took the loss for the Klamath Falls Gems. He allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked three and struck out none.
The Bellingham Bells pounded the Klamath Falls Gems pitching, as six hitters combined for 11 hits, seven RBIs and 10 runs scored.