A pair of Elma pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter as we review a full slate of prep baseball games on Tuesday.

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PREP BASEBALL

Elma 10, Hoquiam 0

Elma pitchers Brody Palmer and Cole Gustafson combined to throw a no-hitter in the Eagles’ 10-0 win over Hoquiam on Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in Hoquiam.

The Eagles (1-1-1 overall, 1-0 1A Evergreen) got on the board with an RBI ground out by shortstop Jack Alexander and a Hoquiam error for a 2-0 lead in the top of the first.

Elma added a run in the third and scored seven runs over the final three innings of the game – including two-run singles by catcher Ethan Camus and third baseman Bo Muller – to score 10 runs on eight hits.

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Hoquiam first baseman Ryan Pullar (left) fields a throw as Elma’s Colt Landstrom races to first base during the Eagles’ 10-0 win on Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in Hoquiam.

That was plenty of support for Palmer as the left-handed ace threw five scoreless, hitless innings, walking just one batter while striking out 13 of the 16 batters he faced.

Righty Cole Gustafson took the mound in the sixth and got the final six outs of the game, walking two batters without giving up a hit to secure the combined seven-inning no-hitter.

“They threw awesome. The dug deep and they went and got it,” Elma head coach Austin Neary said. “Very proud of both of them. … They threw good. It’s pretty uncommon to have a no-hitter.”

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Elma reliever Cole Gustafson threw two scoreless, hitless innings to secure a 10-0 no-hit victory over Hoquiam on Tuesday in Hoquiam.

The Grizzlies (2-2, 0-1) committed three errors in the game, leading to four unearned Eagles’ runs.

Junior right-hander Joey Bozich took the loss, allowing five runs – three earned – on five hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

“First of all, hats off to Brody Palmer, who was by far the best pitcher we have faced this season so far. He really humbled our hitters,” Hoquiam head coach Steve Jump said. “Unfortunately, Joey Bozich also had a great day on the mound. We were very happy with his grit and command. Having said that, our defense did not give him the support he needed and the game slipped away from us.”

Palmer also led Elma at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a run scored and a game-high four RBI.

Seven different Eagles had a hit in the game and Elma combined to steal seven bases, led by outfielder Isaac McGaffey with three.

“It’s a huge confidence-booster for us,” Neary said of the victory. “To bounce back (after a loss to Shelton) and score 10 runs and throw a no-hitter, I’m very proud of all our boys. … A lot of kids are buying into what us coaches are preaching to them and that’s awesome.”

Elma hosts Hoquiam in a doubleheader scheduled to start at 3 p.m. on Friday.

Elma 201 023 2 – 10 8 0

Hoquiam 000 000 0 – 0 0 3

WP: Palmer (5 IP, 0R, 0H, 13K, BB). LP: Bozich (5 IP, 5R, 3ER, 5H, BB, 5K).

Leading hitters: Elma – Palmer (2-3, R, 4RBI); Dunlap (1-4, 2B, 2R); Crawford (1-2, 2B, R); Muller (1-4, 2RBI); Camas (1-4, R, 2RBI); McGaffey (1-3, 3R); Gustafson (1-4).

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Montesano 17, Centralia 9

Montesano’s bats caught fire en route to a 17-9 win over Centralia on Tuesday in Centralia.

The Bulldogs (3-1) smacked 16 hits in the game and drew nine walks.

Monte took a 4-3 lead with a pair of runs in the top of the second on a Casey Daniels sacrifice bunt and an RBI double by Tyson Perry.

Monte scored five runs in the third – highlighted by a Daniels RBI double – and added six in the fifth capped by Damon Bird’s two-run double.

The Bulldogs belted five doubles in the game, led by shortstop Kolson Hendrickson with two.

Perry earned the win, allowing three runs – two earned – on two hits and three walks with a strikeout in 1 1-3 innings pitched.

Four Bulldogs pitchers combined to allow five earned runs on nine hits and nine walks with 11 strikeouts.

Monte faces DeSales Catholic in a twin bill scheduled to start at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Walla Walla.

Montesano 225 061 1 – 17 16 3

Centralia 300 032 1 – 9 9 0

WP: Perry (1.1 IP, 3R, 2ER, 2H, 3BB, K). LP: n/a.

Leading hitters: Montesano – Hendrickson (2-2, 2 2B, 3R, RBI); Perry (2-4, 2B, 2R, 2RBI); Co. Grubb (2-3, RBI); Fry (2-2, 3R, RBI); Ames (2-3, 3R); Ca. Grubb (1-2, R, 2RBI); Kjesbu (1-3, R, RBI); Willamsen (1-4, R); Bird (1-1, 2B, 2RBI); Daniels (1-2, 2B, 2R, 2RBI); Crites (1-1, RBI).

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Ilwaco 6, Pe Ell-Willapa Valley 4

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley saw a lead slip away in a 6-4 loss to Ilwaco in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday in Pe Ell.

The Titans (1-2, 0-2 2B Pacific) led 3-2 heading to the top of the sixth inning, but Ilwaco scored three runs on one hit. The Fishermen (2-0, 2-0) benefited from two walks, an error, a balk and a hit batter in the frame.

Designated hitter Lucas Lusk had three hits to lead PWV and second baseman Brayden Ruddell had two hits, including a double to put the Titans up 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning.

Liam Smaciarz took the loss for PWV, allowing four runs – two earned – on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts.

Ilwaco 001 103 1 – 6 3 0

PWV 210 000 1 – 4 11 3

WP: Johnson (6 IP, 3R, 3ER, 10H, 7K, 2BB). LP: Smaciarz (5IP, 4R, 2ER, 3H, 5K, 3BB).

Leading hitters: Ilwaco – Johnson (1-4, 2B, R); Ragan (1-2, RBI); Cunningham (1-1, 2R). PWV – Lusk (3-4, 2B, R, 2SB); Ruddell (2-4, 2B, R, 2RBI); K. Clements (1-3, RBI); King (1-4, R, 2SB); Jarvis (1-4); Smaciarz (1-1).

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Ilwaco 7, Pe Ell-Willapa Valley 3

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley outhit Ilwaco for the second straight game, but found itself on the wrong end of a 7-3 loss in the nightcap on Tuesday in Pe Ell.

The Titans saw the game get away from them as Ilwaco scored four runs in the top of the fourth on two PWV errors and two singles.

PWV cut into a six-run deficit when Brayden Ruddell drove in Lucas Lusk and Eddie Clements with a double.

The loss spoiled a quality start for PWV, allowing four runs – none earned – on two hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings pitched.

Kannyon Clements took the loss for the Titans, allowing three runs in three innings of relief.

Ruddell went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI to lead the PWV offense.

The Titans play at Onalaska at 3 p.m. on Monday.

Ilwaco 000 403 0 – 7 6 0

PWV 010 000 2 – 3 7 6

WP: Hazen (4 IP, R, ER, 4H, K, 4BB). LP: K. Clements (3 IP, 3R, 2ER, 4H, 5K, BB).

Leading hitters: Ilwaco – Kaino (2-4, R, RBI); Cunningham (1-4, R, RBI); Fisher (1-4, R); Linquist (1-3, R, RBI); Sanders (1-3, RBI). PWV – Ruddell (2-4, 2B, 2RBI); K. Clements (1-3, 3B, R); E. Clements (1-2, R); Lusk (1-3, R); Aust (1-3); Andrews (1-2).

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Raymond-South Bend 19, North Beach 0

Raymond-South Bend took advantage of free passes for a 19-0 mercy-rule victory over North Beach on Tuesday in South Bend.

The Ravens (1-3, 1-0 2B Pacific) scored 19 runs with just five hits to their credit, but took advantage of 13 walks and five errors by the Hyaks (0-3, 0-1).

RSB scored nine unearned runs in the game.

Ravens second baseman Edgar Chavez went 2 for 3 with a double, three runs scored and four RBI to lead RSB.

Tycen Ross took the loss for North Beach, allowing eight runs – three earned – on four hits and five walks with two strikeouts in two innings pitched.

RSB faces Naselle at 4 p.m. on Thrusday at Naselle High School.

North Beach plays at Oakville at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

North Beach 000 00 – 0 2 5

RSB 086 5x – 19 5 0

WP: Miller (5 IP, 0R, 2H, BB, 11K). LP: Ross (2 IP, 8R, 3ER, 4H, 2K, 5BB).

Leading hitters: North Beach – Kell (1-2, 2B); Delange (1-2). RSB – Chavez (2-3, 2B, 3R, 4RBI); De Los Santos (1-4, 2R, 2RBI); Schray (1-1, 3R, 3RBI); Skoubo (1-3, 2R, RBI).

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Ocosta 9, Oakville 6

Propelled by a big first inning, Ocosta defeated Oakville 9-6 on Tuesday in Westport.

The Wildcats (3-2) scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning without a hit, drawing six walks and taking advantage of two Acorns errors to take a 7-2 lead.

Leading 7-6 in the bottom of the fifth, Ocosta added a pair of runs on fielder’s choice ground outs by Dominick Hanson-Miranda and Bryce Bottelson to take a 9-6 lead.

Wildcats reliever Chris Arbona worked around a hit batter and a walk to earn the save.

Ocosta had six hits in the game, led by Logan White with two, and drew scored five unearned runs thanks in large part to three Acorns errors.

Torence Bonina earned the win for Ocosta, allowing two earned runs on a hit with four walks and two strikeouts in an inning pitched.

Ocosta plays at Naselle at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Oakville 230 100 0 – 6 6 3

Ocosta 700 020 x – 9 4 1

WP: Bonina (IP, 2R, 2ER, H, 2K, 4BB). LP: Kluth (0.1 IP, 7R, 4ER, 0H, K, 6BB). SV: Arbona (2.1 IP, 0R, H, BB, 4K).

Leading hitters: Oakville – Burnett (2-3, R, RBI); Kluth (1-2, 2B, R, RBI); Rodas (1-2, 2B, 2R); Charles (1-4, RBI). Ocosta – White (2-4, R); Sevilla (1-3, 2R, RBI); Ceja (1-2, R); Hanson-Miranda 0-2, R, 2RBI).