For the second straight game, Live Oak will face off against Ann Sobrato. The Acorns will be playing at home against the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Live Oak has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Ann Sobrato will arrive with 13 straight wins.
Things were looking good for Live Oak after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Ann Sobrato by a score of 3-2. That's two games in a row now that the Acorns have lost by just one run.
For Ann Sobrato's part, Liam Bettencourt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Vince Pomo, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Ann Sobrato pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Live Oak, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Live Oak has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ann Sobrato struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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