Oakridge scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against the Oakland Oakers by a score of 13-8. The high-scoring effort was just what Oakridge needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Kayden Tiller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Tiller was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noah Whitney, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Maxwell Maher was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Like Oakridge, Oakland also got a great game from a two-way player: Ty Percell. He struck out 12 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Percell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season. Percell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Andrew Mason was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Oakland was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oakridge didn't hit any.
Oakridge has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-8-1 record this season. As for Oakland, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakridge will take on Umpqua Valley Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Umpqua Valley Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Oakridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oakland, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Monroe at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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