Round one went to the San Dimas Saints, who defeated visiting Northview, 13-3, in a league game called after six innings because of the 10-run rule.
San Dimas (13-5, 6-0) and Northview (10-4-1, 5-1) will meet again Friday at Northview.
“I don’t expect anything (but) for them (Northview) to come back and be hungry,” San Dimas coach Mike Regan said. “We always play really good games with these guys and I expect a battle on Friday.”