Both the Cowlitz Black Bears (2-3) and the Kelowna Falcons (0-2) put runners aboard on Thursday, but it was the Cowlitz Black Bears that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 3-1 win at Story Field.

Leko Galusha kept contact to a minimum, striking out six the Kelowna Falcons batters. Galusha allowed one earned run, eight hits and one walk over 6 2/3 innings.

Tyler Hoelzen was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out four, and allowed two runs.