Oakridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Oakland Oakers by a score of 8-6. Oakridge was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Oakland apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Jamison Roach and Kayden Tiller put in work no matter where they played. On the mound, Roach struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Tiller pitched 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 the plate, 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.
Like Oakridge, Oakland also got a great game from a two-way player: Ty Percell. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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. Alex Vanassche was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Oakridge's loss dropped their record down to 6-12-1. As for Oakland, the victory got them back to even at 10-10.
Oakridge will look to defend their home field on Friday against Camas Valley at 4:30 p.m. Camas Valley is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Oakridge will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Oakland, they will square off against Lowell at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lowell will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Oakland surely won't give up without a fight.
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