For the second straight game, Del Mar will face off against Live Oak. The Dons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Acorns at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Del Mar took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Live Oak, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Dons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Acorns on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dons have posted since April 17, 2024.
For Live Oak's part, Jonah Chattha led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. Chattha is becoming a predictor of the Acorns' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 5-14 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jordan Tabag, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Live Oak is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-15. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 1.25 runs. As for Del Mar, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-19.
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