Jake Meloche held the Valley Center (KS) D. Dawgs (0-2) scoreless for seven innings to boost the Clarinda (IA) As (2-0) to a 5-0 victory.

Meloche allowed three hits, three walks and struck out four.

Dean Long racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Clarinda (IA) As. He singled in the second and fourth innings and doubled in the sixth inning.

Trevor Sorenson couldn't get it done on the mound for the Valley Center (KS) D. Dawgs, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked five, struck out one, and allowed five runs.