River Dogs clinch spot in bracket play at regionals

FERNDALE — The 14U Columbia Basin River Dogs have been lighting up the scoreboards through their first three games at the 14U Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest Regional in Ferndale, clinching a spot in Saturday’s bracket play after beginning the tournament 3-0. “Right now, it’s all phases of the game for us,” River Dog Head Coach Jaret Fulbright said. “We’ve been playing great defense; our hitting has continued from last weekend at state and our pitching has been unbelievable.” Columbia Basin has poured on the runs in their first three games, defeating the Banks Braves 12-2, Vancouver Ravens 29-1 and Calgary Longhorns 10-0.