Oakland gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Oakridge Warriors. The win made it back-to-back victories for Oakland.
Ty Percell was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). Percell was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tanner Swearingen and Shepard Brooksby did most of the damage at the plate: Swearingen went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Brooksby went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Alex Vanassche, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Oakland, Oakridge also got a great game from a two-way player: Jamison Roach. On the mound, Roach struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Kayden Tiller tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Roach has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Roach scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Tiller scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jonathan Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
The win got Oakland back to even at 10-10. As for Oakridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12-1 record this season.
Oakland is on the road again on Saturday to play Lowell at 2:00 p.m. Lowell will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Oakland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oakridge, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Camas Valley at 4:30 p.m. Oakridge is facing Camas Valley at the right time seeing as Camas Valley is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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