OLYMPIA — The Yakima Gamblers split thier two games on Sunday to finish in second place in the Brick Tavern Invitational.
The Gamblers topped the K-Klub 4-0 before falling in the title game 7-0 to the Lacey A’s. Yakima’s Sam Karr pitched a complete game two-hitter while striking in the opener. Jason Scheibner and Derek Gonzalez each drove in runs for Yakima.
In the second game, Jason Scheibner went 2-for-3 and Sataaro Aromos went 1-for-3 to account for the Gamblers’ three hits.
By finishing second, the Gamblers earned a spot at the NAFA National Tournament next year in Fargo, N.D.
Game 1
K-Klub 000 000 0 — 0 2 3
Gamblers 030 100 x — 4 5 1
Hannan and Dailey; Sam Karr and Jason Scheibner.
Highlights: Sam Karr (G) 2 hits, 7 K’s; Jason Scheibner (G) RBI; Derek Gonzalez (G) RBI.
Game 2
Gamblers 000 000 0 — 0 3 1
Lacey A’s 401 101 x — 7 8 0
Mark Seward, George (5) and Scheibner; Harv Urens and Josh Baumgart.
Highlights: Jason Scheibner (G) 2-3; Sataaro Aromos (G) 1-3.