Play begins in 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series

Riverdogs win first match

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.