Live Oak had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Leigh Longhorns on Thursday. This was a revenge game for Live Oak, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-1 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Michael Volkman and Thomas Guenet made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Volkman tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Guenet tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Volkman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Volkman scored four runs while going 2-for-4, while Guenet got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Jonah Chattha was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Leigh's side, Michael Mogannam was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Carter Williams, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Live Oak's victory bumped their record up to 8-16. As for Leigh, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 15-8.
Live Oak will head out on the road to challenge Willow Glen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Willow Glen's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Live Oak's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Leigh, they will be playing at home against Branham at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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