Elks start fast, blow out Gems

Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 18, 2015

KLAMATH FALLS — West Tunnell followed Christian Cavaness’s game-opening single with a two-run home run, Jordan Wilcox pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Bend Elks snapped a two-game losing streak with an 11-1 win over Klamath Falls on Wednesday night.

Wilcox (2-1) struck out eight in 62⁄3 innings before being pulled after allowing the lone run for the Gems (2-9) on a bases-loaded wild pitch.

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Tunnell finished with three RBIs, and Tyler Davis had three doubles among four hits for the Elks (8-3), who are tied for the best record in the West Coast League.

Cadyn Grenier had a solo home run in the second for the Elks, who scored in each of the first five innings and took an 11-0 lead after a five-run fifth.

Bend finishes its three-game series with the Gems at 6:35 tonight.

— Bulletin staff report

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