After losing to Morse the last time they met, Oceanside decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Oceanside Mariners sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Morse Shipbuilders on Friday.
Josh Pratt was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Parker Darge, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Morse's side, Calin Gould and Oscar Gallant did some serious damage despite the final result: Gould went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Gallant went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Braylon Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Morse lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Oceanside now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Morse, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oceanside will challenge Medomak Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oceanside is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Morse, they will head out on the road to take on Lincoln Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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