In what's become a running theme this season, Oasis Academy gave their fans yet another huge win in Saturday's second game. They were the clear victor by a 25-8 margin over the Pershing County Mustangs. Oasis Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ryder McNabb made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (he also didn't allow any walks). McNabb was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while going 5-for-5.
In other batting news, Oasis Academy let Zachary Budner and Kayden White loose on the outfield. Budner scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances, while White scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-6. White continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was James Thibodaux, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On Pershing County's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trenton Rhodes, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Brian Flores, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The victory (which was Oasis Academy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs per game. As for Pershing County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oasis Academy will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against North Tahoe at 2:00 p.m. The last three games North Tahoe has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Pershing County, they will head out on the road to face off against Incline at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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