Encinal is still undefeated this season after their matchup against San Leandro on Wednesday, but San Leandro came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Jets came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Pirates. This was payback for the Jets, who suffered an 8-7 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Darren Olson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Zach Pippen
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At the plate, Zach Pippen was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ezra Flanagan, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Encinal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Encinal's record is now 4-0. As for San Leandro, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Encinal will take on Saint Mary's at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for San Leandro, they will challenge Bishop O'Dowd at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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