Derrick Salberg went 2-3, sparking the Cowlitz Black Bears (2-0) to a 3-0 victory over the Portland Dukes (0-1) on Saturday at Story Field.
He singled in the second and seventh innings.Mikey Murray looked sharp on the mound. The Portland Dukes managed just one hit off of the the Cowlitz Black Bears' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out four during his five innings of work.
Alex Bos was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed two runs.