Elks get victory over Falcons, 6-4

Published 5:00 am Sunday, June 9, 2013

KELOWNA, British Columbia — The Bend Elks snapped a two-game West Coast League losing streak Saturday, banging out 11 hits in a 6-4 win over the Kelowna Falcons.

Right fielder Adam Grantham went 3-for-5 and scored two runs and third baseman Kyle Giusti knocked in two runs to lead the Elks (2-2). Tanner Ring and Jo Caroll each finished the game with two hits for Bend.

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Kelowna designated hitter Candler Tracy hit 2 for 3 with a double and a home run to lead the Falcons. Joe Robbins also had two hits for Kelowna.

Clay Gartner earned the win for Bend, allowing four hits over the first seven innings of the game. Nick Highberger picked up the save for the Elks.

Bend is at Kelowna again today at 6:05 p.m. The Elks will host their season opener against Cowlitz on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. at Vince Genna Stadium.

— Bulletin staff report

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