Pats book split after series run to semis

Pullman Patriots advanced their senior American Legion league record to 5-4 Tuesday with a split against the Spokane Cannons in Spokane. The two clubs flip-flopped on turning out heavy handed wins with the Patriots posting a 15-1 in the opener and the Cannons bagging a 10-0 shutout in the second game.

The split leaves the Patriot at 5-4 in league play and 15-8 overall before they depart this week for the High Desert Classic series at Ephrata. They will return to league play Monday against the Blue Devils at A.K. Jackson Field in Spokane.

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