Baseball Game Preview: Oakville Acorns vs. Wahkiakum Mules

The Oakville Acorns will venture away from home to challenge the Wahkiakum Mules at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Oakville has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Oakville is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 16-6 to Ocosta.

Koner Burnett

Stolen Base

04/22/25 @ Ocosta	3
04/18/25 vs Naselle	1
04/18/25 vs Naselle	1
04/16/25 @ Wishkah Valley	3

Koner Burnett made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dre Kluth, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Wahkiakum's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 7-2 to Naselle.

Wahkiakum saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Preston West, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Zane Propst also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.

Wahkiakum suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 7-2. As for Oakville, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Oakville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wahkiakum struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Oakville came up short against Wahkiakum in their previous meeting last Monday, falling 12-8. Can the Acorns avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.