Oroville lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Waterville, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's match. The Hornets were the clear victors by a 16-8 margin over the Shockers on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won three games by six runs or more so far this season.
Tucker Accord made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 16 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Accord was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kane Booker, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Booker is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Noah Berg, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
Oroville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive contests.
Hornets
| 04/14/25 @ Waterville | 16-8 |
| 03/25/25 @ Odessa | 10-7 |
| 03/25/25 @ Odessa | 14-8 |
| 03/22/25 @ Curlew | 9-8 |
| 03/22/25 @ Curlew | 17-2 |
Oroville's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.2 runs this season. As for Waterville, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oroville will square off against Manson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Waterville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Moses Lake Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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