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Play begins in 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series

by IAN BIVONA
Sports Reporter | August 8, 2022 1:20 AM

EPHRATA — The 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series began in Ephrata this weekend, with the Columbia Basin Riverdogs winning their first game.

The Riverdogs defeated the Middle Atlantic Region champion KUBA Kings on Saturday evening 10-0, with 12 hits in the process.

The Riverdogs played again Sunday evening, but results were not available in time for publication. They’ll play again on Monday and Wednesday, with both games beginning at 7 p.m.

Ian Bivona may be reached at ibivona@columbiabasinherald.com.

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Opening the first game, the Riverdogs defeated the KUBA Kings 10-0.

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A Kings player looks on as Zane Harden awaits a pitch in the batter’s box.