Live Oak had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pioneer Mustangs 3-2. This was a revenge game for Live Oak, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-1 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Donnie Lema was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Lema was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michael Volkman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sean Fry, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Pioneer's side, they got a good showing from Ryan Webber, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
Live Oak's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Pioneer, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-7.
Live Oak will head out on the road to square off against Carlmont at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pioneer, they will take on Menlo-Atherton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Menlo-Atherton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pioneer surely won't give up without a fight.
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