Both the Cowlitz Black Bears (7-11) and the Klamath Falls Gems (2-18) put runners aboard on Wednesday, but it was the Cowlitz Black Bears that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 5-4 win at Kiger Stadium.

The fact that the Cowlitz Black Bears grouped all of their runs into the fifth inning helped them take advantage of their hits.

The Cowlitz Black Bears held off the Klamath Falls Gems, as the Klamath Falls Gems were unable to overcome a three-run fifth inning deficit.

The Klamath Falls Gems scored on a wild pitch in the fifth inning and an RBI single by AJ Kennedy in the eighth inning. Unfortunately, the Klamath Falls Gems weren't able to take the lead back.

Cole Irvin improved to 1-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Cowlitz Black Bears. He allowed three runs over five innings. He struck out two, walked four and surrendered three hits.

Christian Coronado (1-1) took the loss for the Klamath Falls Gems. He lasted just five innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed five runs.