Pinnacle took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against O'Connor, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pioneers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Eagles 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pioneers have posted since March 16th.
Alex Korbsmeyer looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Chase Gonzalez
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At the plate, Pinnacle let Trenton Pater and Chase Gonzalez run wild. Pater went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Gonzalez got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave Gonzalez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Lewis, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Pinnacle's record now sits at 16-6. As for O'Connor, their record is now 16-6-2.
The future could be bright for both Pinnacle and O'Connor: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. The Pioneers will look to extend Valley Vista's five-game losing streak when they meet at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, O'Connor will try to hand Hamilton their third-straight defeat when the two meet at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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