WALLA WALLA, Wash. — A Parker Coss single in the bottom of the ninth inning allowed Walla Walla to overtake Bend for a 7-6 West Coast League victory on Friday night.

The Sweets (17-18 WCL) used a five-run third inning to jump to an early lead. The Elks (28-7) scoring six runs between the fourth and seventh innings.

Tyler Davis belted a home run in the seventh for Bend, while Cooper Hummel and Cadyn Grenier each hit a double.

Reliever Daniel Bies took the loss for the Elks, while Sweets’ reliever Joe DeMers earned the win.

The two teams conclude their three-game series tonight at 7:05 in Walla Walla.

— Bulletin staff report