Prospect extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 15-9 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Live Oak Acorns. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-5 on Tuesday.
Kevin-Joseph Rieden
| 04/24/25 @ Lincoln | 6 |
| 05/01/25 vs Evergreen Valley | 5 |
| 03/29/25 @ Ann Sobrato | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs Del Mar | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Oak Grove | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Kevin-Joseph Rieden was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Prospect: the team is 8-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 7-8 otherwise. Rieden was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Kyle Pollace was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Live Oak, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games.
On Live Oak's side, Bennett Nishikawa made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jonah Chattha, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Prospect will take on rival Piedmont Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Live Oak is set to face off against their familiar foe Del Mar at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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