The SW Oregon (10-16) beat the Linn-Benton (11-13) 5-4 on Saturday at SWOCC Athletic Fields behind Shey Smith, who collected three hits.
He singled in the first, seventh, and eighth innings.Shane Doke baffled the Linn-Benton, striking out eight batters. Doke allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings.
Branden Wilson improved to 1-1 on the year by picking up the win for the SW Oregon. He struck out one, walked none and surrendered no hits.
Austin Kelly ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just seven innings, walked one, struck out six, and allowed five runs.